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Admissions

Applying for a place at Whitehouse Primary School for your child?

The Whitehouse Primary School Admissions Policy reflects that of the Local Education Authority (Milton Keynes Council) and meet all requirements of the national Schools Admissions Code, Appeals Code and admissions legislation.

Reception

All admission applications for Reception year are co-ordinated through Milton Keynes City Council. Information about school admissions in Milton Keynes can be found on their website https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/schools-and-lifelong-learning/school-admissions(opens in new tab)

Parents of children starting school for the first time (Reception) must apply online via the Milton Keynes Council Citizen Portal. The deadline to apply for a place is usually mid-January, prior to the September start.

 

Reception admissions September 2026

All places for the Reception cohort starting in September 2026 have been allocated by Milton Keynes Council.

The school has a PAN of 90 places and all 90 places have been allocated.

All applicants offered a place up to criterion 5 (Outside catchment with a sibling) and some applicants offered a place under criterion 6 (Distance) to a distance of 0.451 miles

Please contact us if you would like to be added to the waiting list for September 2026.

 

Applying for a school place – Starting school for the first time in September 2027

If your child was born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2023 they will be due to start school in September 2027.

You must apply online by the closing date (15th January 2027).

We will be holding open events and tours in the Autumn term in which you are able to visit us here at Whitehouse Primary School.

 

In Year Admissions

Consideration for 'in year admission' applications is for any child already in school and looking to move to Whitehouse Primary School.  For 'in year admissions' please download the admission form below and submit directly to the school by sending your completed form to admissions@whitehouseprimary.co.uk. We will then be in touch to let you know if a space is available or if your application will be added to our school waiting list. If you apply through Milton Keynes Council, your application form will be sent directly to us.

You can find out more about 'in year admissions' via the Milton Keynes Council website here: In year admissions

IN YEAR ADMISSIONS FORM - 2026/27(opens in new tab)

Admissions Criteria 

Information regarding the admissions process for your child or children to attend Whitehouse Primary School is available to download below.

Admissions Criteria - 2026/27(opens in new tab)
Admissions Criteria - 2027/28

 

Appeals

If you have applied for a school place at Whitehouse Primary school and have been unsuccessful and would like to lodge an appeal please contact our Admission Officer Jodie Williams via admissons@whitehouseprimary.co.uk.

Admissions appeals for places in Reception in September 2026

  • Following National Offer Day on Tuesday, 15th April 2026 if you named Whitehouse Primary School as one of your preferences and were unsuccessful, you have a right to appeal against the decision to an independent appeal panel.

Please note that the school has reached its published admissions number (90 pupils) for Reception 2026. We currently hold a waiting list for Reception places.

If your appeal is for reception, years 1 or 2, your appeal can only be upheld if either: 

  • The admission of your child would not breach the infant class size limits. 
  • That the admission arrangements did not comply with the mandatory requirements of the School Admissions Code. 
  • The admission arrangements were not correctly and impartially applied in your case. 
  • That the decision not to offer your child a place was not one which a reasonable admission authority would make in the circumstances of the case. 

 

For in-year appeals for immediate entry, make your appeal within 20 school days of the refusal letter. The appeal will be heard as soon as possible.Please read the following information from Milton Keynes Council carefully before making your appeal.

Primary school appeal information and timetable 2026(opens in new tab)