Admissions
Are you looking for a school place for your Reception child to start September 2026 or any other year groups? Book a tour of our school or why not join one of our 'Stay and Play' sessions held on Thursdays 2-3pm during term time. To find out more, please contact the school office: 01522 778724/enquiries@northscarleprimary.co.uk
Please see the full details of Lincolnshire admissions arrangements in the policies linked below.
Admissions Arrangements for 2026-2027
We follow the Lincolnshire admissions arrangements and have a Pupil Admission Number of 10 into Reception each year. Our admission policy details the criteria we apply when applications are received to the school. It also includes our over subscription and appeal criteria.
Every year, we welcome a brand-new cohort of Reception children to our North Scarle family. If your child was born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022, they can start Reception from September 2026.
You can apply to a school between 17th November 2025 until the deadline of 15th January 2026 (national closing date).
Online admissions for late or changes to applications re-opens 16th April 2025 and closes 16th May 2025.
All applications are made through the Lincolnshire County Council admissions website. Lincolnshire parents can apply online here or call 01522 782030.
Applicants outside the county can still apply to a school in Lincolnshire, but will need to apply via their home Local Authority.
If a parent or carer needs support with the application process for a variety of reasons, such as literacy issues or a language barrier, please feel free to contact the Education Team on 01522 782030 or email: schooladmissions@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Timetable for Offer Dates and Appeals
National offer day for Primary Schools: 16th April 2026
Deadline for an appeal to be received by 15th May 2026
For further admissions information and to view the Lincolnshire County Council Admission Policies, please follow the links below:
Going to school in Lincolnshire guide – Applying for a primary school place - Lincolnshire County Council
Lincolnshire County Council Admissions Policies
In-year Admissions
If you are looking to move schools or are moving into the area, we welcome visits to school at any point during the year at a time convenient to you. Please contact the school office on 01522 778724 to make an appointment.
Alternatively, apply for a place through Lincolnshire County Council Admissions team by clicking here
Admission Appeals
Before you appeal:
You have the right to appeal if your child does not get a place at North Scarle Primary School.
There are three types of appeal:
- For the September intake of reception appeals are held in blocks during late spring and summer.
- For midyear applications, appeals should be heard within 30 school days of being received.
- For a child with an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, you must contact your case worker.
For more information about making an appeal and the appeal process click here.