Applying for an academy place

 

Year R applications

The main admissions round to enter the Academy in Year R (Reception) in September 2026 should be made through Hampshire County Council. The closing date for admission applications is 15th January 2026.

School admissions | Hampshire County Council (hants.gov.uk)

Parents of summer born children can request to be admitted to Year R in the September after they turn five - a year later than they would usually start school. Summer born children have birthdays between 1 April and 31 August, inclusive. For more information on how to defer a place can be found here: School admissions Hampshire County Council Delayed Admission

Our Published Admissions Number (PAN) for each year group is 60. Please see our Admissions Policy below for information on how places are allocated if the school is oversubscribed. How to appeal for a place can also be found in the 'Admissions - Appeals' document below.

Please phone the school office on 02394 006070 if you have any admissions queries.

In year applications

If you are making an 'in year' application, please submit your completed form directly to Hampshire County Council as we have chosen to have our admissions handled by them. The application can be made on their admissions page by using this link: School admissions | Hampshire County Council (hants.gov.uk). Our Published Admissions Number (PAN) for each year group is 60.

The school will aim to notify parents of the outcome of their application in writing within 10 school days, but they must be notified in writing within 15 school days.

Hampshire County Council has specific advice on applying for a Year 3 place in a primary school for admission in September 2026, which can be found on School admissions | Hampshire County Council (hants.gov.uk)

Further information can also be found on the website pages of Hampshire County Council, which co-ordinates admissions for all state-funded schools (academies as well as local authority-maintained schools) within the County. The HCC admissions team can be contacted by telephone on 0845 603 5623.

Catchment area

Please use the link below to take you to the Hampshire County Council website and catchment area details:

Berewood Primary School | Hampshire County Council (hants.gov.uk)

If you are moving house

Evidence of your new address should be sent to the County Admissions Team. Proof of exchange of contracts or a signed tenancy agreement will normally be accepted - Admissions contacts | Hampshire County Council (hants.gov.uk)

If you have any questions about Berewood Primary School you would like to ask before making your application, please don’t hesitate to contact us by email at office@berewoodprimary.chimat.uk or by calling to speak to our Headteacher, Mrs Megan Carter on 02394 006070.

Prospectus

You can view our prospectus by clicking the attached document, or if you would like us to send you a copy of the prospectus in the post please email office@berewoodprimary.co.uk with your name and address, and your child's name and date of birth.

The University of Chichester Academy Trust processes and holds information in accordance with the principles of the Data Protection Act (1998).