* Please see our Admissions Consultation page for September 2026/27 entry *

The Woodvale Primary Academy provides for the needs of children within the 3 to 11 age range.

Pupils will be admitted at the age of 3+ without reference to ability or aptitude using the criteria set out in this policy. Admission to our Academy is not dependent on any ‘voluntary’ contribution.

Admissions Numbers

• 60 for pupils in Reception Year

Click here to apply on-line or contact the LA Admissions Team on 0300 126 1000.

Click here to apply for in year admissions to year groups other than Reception 

Read our full Admissions Policies below.

Appeals

Parents have the right of appeal to an Independent Appeals Panel if their application is unsuccessful relating to admissions at age 5 (statutory school age) or above.  Appeals should be made within twenty (20) school days of the date of refusal.

For more information about the appeals process please click on:  https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/school-admissions/appeal-school-place

The online appeals form is available at: https://northamptonshire-self.achieveservice.com/service/Make_an_appeal_for_a_school_place_WNC

Please be aware that the regulations under Section I of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 limit the size of an infant class (a class in which the majority of children will reach the age of 5, 6 or 7 during the school year) to 30 pupils per class teacher. Admissions over this limit are only permitted in very limited circumstances.

Nursery

At the Woodvale Nursery we offer places for 3-4 year olds, taking children a term after their third birthday.

If you are entitled to 15 hours free child care, we have sessions available in the morning (9.00am – 12.00pm) or in the afternoon  (12.30pm – 3.30pm).

If you are entitled to 30 hours free childcare we have sessions available all day* (9.00am - 3.30pm). In order to claim 30 hours free childcare you must apply via https://www.gov.uk/30-hours-free-childcare

For an application form for our Nursery please call into the academy office or call 01604 493771.