New Parent Portal now live for school applications and support services

05 September 2025

Parents and carers can now access the new Parent Portal – an easy-to-use, secure online platform bringing together school admissions and key education services in one place.

North Northamptonshire Council’s Parent Portal makes it simpler, quicker, and more transparent for families to apply for school places, request support and access services without the need for multiple forms or separate systems.

The Parent Portal is now live at www.northnorthants.gov.uk/parentportal and can be used to:

• Apply for in-year school places.
• Apply for coordinated school places for Reception, Year 3, and Year 7 from 10 September 2025

You can also use the Parent Portal to:

• Request an Education, Health and Care (EHC) assessment if there are concerns a child may have Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND).

Parents and carers will need to register on the Parent Portal before using the services. Once registered, they can make and track applications at any time, from any device and receive updates securely.

The Parent Portal is designed to put families first – giving them one simple, reliable place to manage all their education-related applications. By connecting these services in a single, secure system, we can improve communication, speed up decisions, and make the process much clearer for parents and carers.
Cornelia Andrecut, Executive Director of Children's Services, for North Northamptonshire Council

In the future, the portal will allow parents and carers to apply for free school meals, nursery funding and home to school transport.

If parents or carers experience any technical difficulties using the Parent Portal, they can email for support at [email protected] 

The portal is available now at www.northnorthants.gov.uk/parentportal with step-by-step guidance to help families get started.