Information for Parents/Carers With Children Starting School in September 2026
The online application system for Reception school entry in September 2026 will open in September 2025. This is for children who are born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022.
Admissions of new reception pupils is managed for the school by Bristol City Council. It is easiest to apply online for a Reception place for September 2026 by visiting Primary Schools Admission. Alternatively you can download and complete an application form on the same website. Follow the link below to find out all the information you need. The closing date for applications is 15th January 2026.
Bristol City Council Primary Admissions
The preferred method of application is online. The guide for parents/carers is available at: School admissions
If you do not have access to the internet free online facilities are available at all public libraries in Bristol. In addition you can use the internet at the Citizen Service Point in Central Bristol.
The national statutory offer date is 16th April 2026.
All children for whom an application has been received will be made an offer of a school place. The statutory common date for all Local Authorities to notify parents/carers of the outcome of their application is 16th April 2026. Offers need to be responded to by 30th April 2026.
For more information visit Bristol City Council using the link above. Alternatively you can contact:
School Admissions
Bristol City Council
PO Box 57
Bristol
Bs99 7ED
Tel: 0117 9037694
Email: school.admissions@bristol.gov.uk
We are holding four open events for you to have the opportunity to look around our amazing school and meet some of our wonderful children and our Senior Leadership Team. These will be held on:
Thursday 2nd October 2025 at 10.00am
Thursday 23rd October 2025 at 10.00am
Thursday 13th November 2025 at 10.00am
Thursday 4th December 2025 at 10.00am
There is no need to book so just come along at the above times.
Also to view a virtual tour of our school and what we can offer you and your child have a look at this video:
We are able to admit 30 children per class but in Key Stage 2 this can be up to 35.
Admissions Policy
The school makes decisions about admissions following our Admissions Policy:
In-Year Admissions
An in-year admission means admission to a current year group for a child who is already attending school but wishes to change schools due to relocation or a change in circumstances. Nova Primary School manages its own in-year admissions so if you wish to apply for an in-year place, please contact the school office directly. Your child will normally already be attending or have a place at a school so please speak with your current Headteacher prior to making an in-year admission application.
Tel: 0117 9030446
Email: admin@nova.tila.school