Admissions for September 2025 and 2026

You will find information about how to apply for a place in Reception for September 2025 and September 2026 by clicking the links below. The admissions policy sets out how we prioritise applications when we receive more than the 90 we can accommodate in any year group.

If you are interested in applying for a place for a child in Year 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, please contact the school office directly. You will be asked to complete an in-year admissions form, which is available below.

For a place in Reception, please contact the Admissions Team at Buckinghamshire Council.

For admissions into the Nursery at Bourton Meadow Academy, please contact Mrs Smith, in the school office, to discuss your requirements - nursery@bourtonmeadow.co.uk.

Admissions for September 2026

Our admission arrangements can be accessed via the links below.

Apply for a place

In-Year Admissions Form

Admissions Policy 2025 Starters

Proposed Arrangements for 2026 starters

 

Primary school admissions appeal timetable 2025

Date

Event

16 April 2025

Primary Allocation Day

20 May 2025, midday

Deadline for submitting completed appeal forms

At least 10 school days before appeal hearing

The Appeals Team sends the appeal date & time letters to parents.

The Appeals Team also tells parents the evidence deadline date.

6 calendar days before appeal hearing

Case papers are sent to:

- parents
- admission authority
- school
- Appeal Panel

June to July

Primary Admission Appeals heard

Within 5 school days of the appeal decision

Decision letter sent to parents, admission authority and school

https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools-index/school-admissions/school-appeals/appeal-a-primary-school-decision/