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 2026?

For entry in the September 2025 school year, children will have been born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022. Applications for children who were born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022 can be made from the Autumn of 2026.

How do I apply for a place?

Parents and carers can apply online for a 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 in January 2026.

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.

Admissions Consultation for 2027–2028

The City of York Council and local Multi Academy Trusts are currently holding their Coordinated Admissions Consultation for school admissions in 2027–2028.

Consultation period: 8th October – 21st November 2025

This consultation includes proposed admission policies and the number of places available at each school for the 2027–2028 school year.

View the draft admission documents here: School Admissions Consultation 2027–2028 – City of York Council

Parents, carers, and other interested parties are invited to share their views. Which can be done by completing the form at: Parent and Carer Admissions Consultation Survey

Following the consultation, final (determined) admission arrangements for 2027–2028 will be published by 15th March 2026 on the City of York Council website.

See determined policies for previous years: School Admission Policies – City of York Council

Need a paper copy or more information?
Email: education@york.gov.uk
Phone: 01904 551554