Places allocated for children starting in Primary and Infant schools in North Northamptonshire in September 2026
16 April 2026
3,744 reception places have been allocated to children across North Northamptonshire.
94.10% of applicants – 3,523 children - have been allocated a place at their first preference school in 2026 (92.7% for 2025). The highest ever number of first preferences offered in North Northamptonshire.
3.93% of applicants have been allocated a place at their second preference school in 2026 (4.9% in 2025) while 1.04% have been allocated a place at their third preference school in 2026 (0.7% in 2025).
99.07% of applicants have been allocated a place at one of their preferred schools in 2026 (98.3% in 2025), while 98.96% of applications were made online in 2026 (98% in 2025).
Parents and carers who applied online before the closing date for their places in Reception classes and Year 3 are able to check their offer on the parent portal.
Junior school places (Year 3)
There were 906 on time applications, with 100% of pupils being allocated a place at their first preference in 2026 (100% for 2025).
I would like to pass on my best wishes to every pupil starting a new school in September - supporting all children in their education is a priority for the council.Cllr Elizabeth Wright, North Northamptonshire Council’s Executive Member for Children, Education and Families
Starting school is a huge step to take and I wish all the new students well as they embark on their learning journey.
Where children have not been successful in getting a place at a preference school, parents have the right to appeal (through the independent appeals process).
The next round of Primary School place allocations (for late applicants) will take place in May 2026.