Applying for a place at Warwick Academy

Warwick Academy has 60 places available in Reception each year. For more information on the school’s admission criteria, view our Admissions Policy.

When to apply
You can apply between 1 September and 15 January if you would like your child to start school in the September after their 4th birthday.  

You must still apply even if your child:  

• goes to the nursery class of your chosen school
• has a brother or sister attending the school  

How and when to apply for a primary place

• You can apply between 1 September and 15 January if you would like your child to start school in the September after their 4th birthday
• You can apply for a place online via the Local Authority or by asking the school/ Local Authority for a copy of the School Admissions Common Application Form (CAF); 01933 677300.
• If you wish to request for an Admission Outside Normal Age Group, please see our admissions policy and relevant application appendix

Primary admissions for September 2027 intake

If your child was born between 1st September 2022 and 31st August 2023, they will be due to start Reception in September 2027. Even if your child currently attends a nursery attached to a school or has a sibling already at the school you must apply for a Reception place.  The closing date for the September 2027 intake is 15 January 2027.

Getting your results for a primary place application

• If you applied online by 15 January, you will be sent an email on 16 April with the outcome of your application on National Offer Day. 
• If you made a paper application, offer letters will be sent by first-class post on 16 April.
• Applications made after 15 January will not be responded to until after 16 April.  
• You must accept the school place offered through your online eAdmissions account by 30 April 2027.

Admission arrangements for pupils with SEN or disabilities

Children with a statement of Special Educational Need that specifies the school as the placement school will be allocated a place through a separate procedure, in accordance with the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice.

Oversubscription criteria

If the number of preferences for the school is more than the number of places available, places will be allocated according to the school’s admission criteria. For more information, view our Admissions Policy.

In Year Admissions

If you wish to apply for a place mid-year, please visit us at the school, or call us on 01933 446900

Click here to access and download Northamptonshire’s Primary School Admissions Booklet, call 0300 126 1000 or email them by clicking here. 

Secondary admissions for September 2027 intake
If your child is currently in Year 6, they are due to start secondary school in September 2027.
You must apply for a secondary place for your child even if they attend an all-through school, or have an older sibling at your preferred school.

Help with applying
Visit us at the school, or call us on 01933446900

Contact independent advice service Choice Advice on 0845 877 0031

Appeals
If your application for a school place is unsuccessful, and you would like to make an appeal, please download our appeals form by clicking here.

To view our admissions policies, please see the policies page of this website.