Naunton Park Primary is an inclusive, community school.

The Governors are committed to ensure that the admissions to the school reflect the full range of ability. As a Community School, the admission authority for our school is Gloucestershire County Council (GCC). GCC is responsible for setting and publishing the school’s admission arrangements. Our school administers in‑year applications on behalf of the Local Authority.

Parents will need to apply for a place in the Reception class through GCC on the Common Application Form if they wish their child to be considered for a place.

The school admits 60 children per year to the Primary Phase.  The school's PAN (Published Admission Number) is 60 in all year groups.

Admission Policies
Gloucestershire County Council publishes the admission arrangements for all Community and Voluntary Controlled schools. You can view the current and upcoming policies on the GCC website:
- Admission Policy 2025–2026: https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/education-and-learning/school-admissions-scheme-criteria-and-protocol/determined-admission-criteria-and-scheme-for-2025/
- Admission Policy 2026–2027: https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/education-and-learning/school-admissions-scheme-criteria-and-protocol/determined-admission-criteria-and-scheme-for-2026/
- Admission Policy 2027–2028: https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/education-and-learning/school-admissions-scheme-criteria-and-protocol/determined-admission-criteria-and-scheme-for-2027/

If you require a paper copy of any policy, please contact the Gloucestershire In Year Team at inyear.admissions@gloucestershire.gov.uk

In‑Year Admissions
If you wish to apply for a place during the school year, this is known as an In‑Year Admission. Although GCC is the admission authority, in‑year applications must be made directly to us here at school.
How to Apply
Parents and carers should complete the Gloucestershire County Council In‑Year Application Form:
Apply for an In‑Year School Place: https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/schooladmissions/applying-for-a-school-place-during-the-school-year/
Completed forms should be emailed directly to school: admin@nauntonpark.gloucs.sch.uk 

We aim to respond to all In‑Year applications within 10 school days.

If You Are Offered a Place
If your application is successful, you will receive a written offer from us here at school. The letter will include:

• confirmation of the place offered
• the date by which you must accept or decline the offer
• any next steps required (such as completing admission forms or arranging a start date).

Please ensure you respond within the stated timeframe so that the place can be secured. If we do not hear from you, the offer may be withdrawn in line with the School Admissions Code.

If Your Application Is Unsuccessful
If we are unable to offer a place, you will receive a written refusal explaining the reason(s) why.
Your Right to Appeal
If your child is refused a place, you have the legal right to appeal the decision to an Independent Appeals Panel.
For Community Schools, such as ours, Gloucestershire County Council manages the appeals process.
The school will

• notify you of the refusal
• provide information on how to lodge an appeal

GCC will

• arrange the Independent Appeals Panel
• provide the timetable and process for hearings

Appeals are completely independent of the school and the Governing Body.

School Admissions Code
All admission authorities must comply with the statutory School Admissions Code (2021).
School Admissions Code – GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-admissions-code

You may also find the guidance below helpful.

• in-year-admissions-guidance-booklet-2025-2026.pdf

School admissions is often a very anxious time for parents. We encourage parents to visit our school and welcome enquiries.  For a discussion about our school or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01242 513114 or email admin@nauntonpark.gloucs.sch.uk

For September Reception intake, we hold formal open days at which our headteacher delivers a presentation and then parents are given a tour of the school.  Please book onto a tour by contacting the school office.

PLEASE NOTE: From September 2026 our transition for new Reception children will be changing, with new Reception children starting part-time from 2nd September and moving to full-time education on 14th September. 

All other information about the school can be found on this website.  For new parents, the most useful pages to look at are:

• Safeguarding
• Curriculum
• Inclusion and special educational needs
• Vision and values
• Additional parent information

Please also view our newsletters to take a glimpse into daily and weekly life at Naunton Park Primary School.