Admissions

I am delighted that you are interested in sending your child to St Oswald’s CE Primary School. We are very proud of our inclusive, happy school and consider all year group applications from children who want to join the Oswald’s family.

We hope the information below will help you with your application for September 2024. For queries about in-year applications, please contact us at stoswalds.primary@york.gov.uk, or visit the City of York Council Parent Portal.

Will your child start reception in September 2024?

For entry in the September 2024 school year, children will have been born between 1st September 2019 and 31st August 2020. Applications for children who were born between 1st September 2020 and 31st August 2021 can be made from the Autumn of 2024.

How do I apply for a place?

Parents and carers can apply online for a 2024 Reception place for their child at www.york.gov.uk/schooladmissions. With an online application you will receive an email confirming submission of your application and the ability to view your application and results online at a later date. Please remember to submit your application by the closing date. If you can’t apply online you can request a paper Primary Application Form by calling 01904 551554.

The deadline for submitting applications for a place in Reception starting in September 2024 is 15th January 2024.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR A PRIMARY SCHOOL PLACE ONLINE

What do I need to consider before applying?

Please read the Guide for Parents when applying for a school place, as it contains key information on school admissions.  You can also find the Guide to School Catchment Areas online.  We would advise you to keep checking on the City of York Council Admissions site to keep updated with key dates throughout the year.

When do I need to apply by?

You need to ensure that you have applied, either online (and submitted your application), or by returning a Primary Application Form, by the deadline of 15th January 2024. If you do not apply by this date your application may be dealt with after all the other applications that were received on or before the application deadline which means you will stand less chance of getting your preferred school. National Offer Day, when families are informed where their child has been allocated a place, is in April; those applicants that applied online will receive emails from around 10am on National Offer Day and other applicants will receive allocation letters in the post from that date onwards.