Admissions
Admissions
All children can start school in the September before their 5th birthday. You should apply for your child to start primary or infant school by the 15th of January in the school year your child turns 4. For entry in the September 2025 school year, children will have been born between 1st September 2020 and 31st August 2021. Later start dates are possible and can be discussed with the headteacher.
Applications for children who were born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022 can be made only from the Autumn of 2025.
Following the conversion to academy status the South York Multi Academy Trust is our admissions authority. Applications are processed by, and must be made via, the Local Authority. You will find the South York Multi Academy Trust Admissions Policy on the SYMAT website (under policies).
For any queries about the admissions policy or process you can email education@york.gov.uk or call 01904 551554. Further details are available on their website, and details of the admissions policies for all York schools can be found here.
Will your child start reception in September 2025?
Applications for a place in Reception starting in September 2025 open on 12th September 2024. The deadline for applications is 15th January 2025 although late applications can be made after this date. National Offer Day is the 16th April 2025, or the next working day.
Applications for entry into reception can be made by using the parent portal to apply for a school place.
If you can’t apply online you can request a paper Primary Application Form by calling 01904 551 554. Forms are also distributed to primary schools and nurseries in the York area.
Please read the guide for parents applying for a school place, as it contains key information on school admissions. You can also find the Guide to School Catchment Areas online. We also advise you to keep checking on the City of York Council Admissions site to keep updated with key dates throughout the year.
Key Dates for the City of York Council Admissions Process for Reception 2025
- 12th September 2024 – opening date for applications
- 15th Jan 2025 – Deadline for applications
- 16th April 2025 or the next working day – National Offer Day
- 17th May 2025 – Appeal forms to be returned
- June-July 2025 – Admission appeals heard
- September 2025 – Applications for the 2026 entry into Reception expected to open
Admission Consultations
South York Multi Academy Trust is our admissions authority. Admissions consultation for entry in 2025-2026 which will be held by all admissions authorities in the City of York.
PAN
The Published Admission Number (PAN) is the number of pupils it is intended to admit into the first year group of school (Y3). The number for Bishopthorpe Infant School for 2024 -2025 is 30 places.
You can find more documents on the Local Authority website.
If you are considering Bishopthorpe Infants School for your child for next September then please get in touch to visit for a tour of school.
Please see full details of our admission arrangements below:
Admissions Policy 2023-2024
The Coordinated Admission Consultation for admissions in 2026 – 2027 is now open. This year's Admissions Consultation is being jointly held by admissions authorities in the City of York between 7th October and 18th November 2024. The consultation includes the admission policies and planned number of places available at each school in the year(s) of entry 2026-2027.
All documents can be found in their draft (pre-determined) form at https://www.york.gov.uk/SchoolAdmissions2026To2027 during the consultation period.
Responses are being collated by an online survey, schools, trusts, parents/carers and any interested parties may all contribute to the Admission Consultation. If you wish to contribute you are invited to go to https://www.york.gov.uk/SchoolAdmissions2026To2027 and complete the appropriate survey online.