Welcome to the North Northamptonshire Council Parent Portal

School Admissions

Information for parents

Waiting lists - Where a parent/carer has already applied for a school place this academic year, and has been refused a place, the child will go on to the school’s waiting list automatically and will remain on the waiting list until the end of the summer term.  Parents do not need to reapply unless they wish to change their preferences.  Parents can check their child’s position on the waiting list when they log into the portal.

Applying for out of county schools - if there are any schools not on the application list, please get in touch with the Schools Admissions team who will arrange for the school to be added.

Applying for an In-Year School Place for September 2026

The School Admissions team will accept and process applications for school places throughout the summer holiday period.

The table below shows the dates that parents will be notified of the outcome of their application.

Applications for a September 2026 start should be completed as soon as possible. A portal account is required to apply for a school place, to create an account click on 'Sign In' and then select 'Create Account'.

Primary In-year Applications
























Date application received

Date outcome email sent to parent/carer

Between 13 July and 7 August

13 August

Between 8 August and 21 August

27 August

After 21 August

10 September



Secondary In-year Applications
























Date application received

Date outcome email sent to parent/carer

Between 13 July and 11 August

19 August

Between 12 August and 28 August

3 September

After 28 August

17 September

If you have a query about an in-year school application, please contact [email protected].