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Admissions

Admissions Information

Bothal Primary School is a three form entry (90 pupils per year group) split across two sites: 

Lower Site – Early years and KS1, Upper Site – KS2

Nursery Admissions

To apply for a place in our nursery, please request an application form from the School Office or you can download one below. Please complete the form and return it to school. We usually have three intakes per year and children join the nursery in the term after they turn three (September, January and April).  For further information, please see the school admissions policy below.

Reception Admissions

To apply for a place in Reception, please visit the Northumberland County Council website: www.northumberland.gov.uk/admissions  or ring the Admissions Team on 01670 624889.

We are holding an open evening for parents looking to apply for a Reception place for their child at Bothal Primary starting September 2025. This is being held at the lower site on Thursday November 21 from 4pm to 5pm. If you wish to attend, please complete the registration form https://forms.gle/SgH5deM4i5njQJxJ7

In-Year Transfers

For In-Year transfers, please visit the Northumberland County Council website:

www.northumberland.gov.uk/admissions  or ring the Admissions Team on 01670 624889.

Little Learners 

Little Learners  is for two year old children and is managed and staffed by our school. To find out if you are eligible for a free 15 hour a week place contact the Family Information Services on 01670 623592 or email  fis@northumberland.gov.uk alternatively click on this link for further information http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=15706. We also admit paying clients and further information is available from the school office.

Northumberland County Council School Admissions 01670 624889

schooladmissions@northumberland.gov.uk