The Duston School
Determined admission arrangements for September 2026 entry – Reception
Important information regarding admissions for the Primary Phase for September 2026
Below are information and details of the admissions criteria for children joining the foundation stage (reception class) in September 2026. We advise all parents who are considering applying for a place for their child to read the information and criteria carefully.
Please click here for the West Northants County Council website for all information on applying for Reception places for September 2026.
If your child is unsuccessful at securing a Reception class place at The Duston School you have the right to appeal.
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10th September 2025 |
Online applications open and information to parents / carers |
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15th January 2026 |
Closing date for applications (statutory) Late applications, i.e. those received after midnight on 15 January 2024, will not be processed until additional rounds of allocations |
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16 April 2026 |
National Offer Day - offers made to parents / carers by WNC |
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8th May 2026 |
Cut-off date for consideration for inclusion in first round of reallocations |
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13th June 2026 |
Cut-off date for consideration for inclusion in second round of reallocations |
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6th July 2026 |
Cut-off date for consideration for inclusion in third round of reallocations |
Admissions Policy
Please see below The Duston School Reception Determined Admissions policy 2026/27
Reception allocation breakdowns
Contact Us
Luminara Education Trust
Berrywood Road, Duston
Northampton,
NN5 6XA