Schools and education

School admissions

When and how to apply for a school place for your child

Find a school

Search by name or postcode for a school in Northamptonshire

Term dates

Term dates, training days and holidays for schools and academies

Free school meals and pupil premium

Apply for free school meals and pupil premium for your child

School travel assistance

How to apply for travel assistance, eligibility and safer routes to schools

School closures

How to check if your school is closed

Attendance and behaviour support

Attendance policies and support with behaviour issues including children who are excluded from school

Home schooling (Elective Home Education)

Working with parents to give children a suitable education at home

Special educational needs and disabilities

​Information for parents, carers and professionals on support and services available

Educational psychology

The Educational Psychology Service supports children in their education

School uniform grants

We do not provide help with the cost of school uniforms or PE kit

Adult learning

Find an adult learning course near you and how to book

Early years and childcare

Find and get help paying for childcare, along with information for childcare providers

Information for schools staff

Resources for schools and academies

Governors and clerks

Information for prospective and current school governors and clerks

Schools library service

Learning Resources for Education (LRE) is Northamptonshire's schools library service

School finance and budgets

Documents and information relating to school finance and budgets

School emergency plans and procedures

Guidance and resources to help plan for and manage emergency situations

School closure advice

How to report a temporary or planned closure of your school