Lings Primary School is part of Northampton Primary Academy Trust (NPAT). NPAT welcomes children to join schools in our Trust both at the start of their school life (the academic year during which they turn five years old) and as a transfer from another school either at the beginning of an academic year or at any point during an academic year, called In-Year applications.
Pupils with an EHC Plan will be allocated a place where the school is named as being the appropriate provision.
All of the key dates and deadlines for applying for a school place can be found by visiting this page: www.westnorthants.gov.uk/primary-school-places/key-dates-and-deadlines-primary-school-admissions
The West Northamptonshire Council admission team can also be contacted by telephone on 0330 126 7000 and by email at
Below are some vital dates:
Applications for new Reception class places open on 10th September 2025 and close at midnight on 15th January 2026 for children who will turn five years old between 1st September 2026 and 31st August 2027.
National offer day for these children will be 16th April 2026.
Applications received after 15th January 2026 will be treated as a late application (see below).
Admission Arrangements
Full information about the admission arrangements for Lings Primary School can be found in the documents below.
New Reception Class Applications
Applications for Reception places at Lings Primary School should be made through your home local authority, regardless of where your chosen school is situated.
In-Year Applications
Applications for In-Year places at Lings Primary School should be made via the local authority: www.westnorthants.gov.uk/school-admissions-and-appeals
Oversubscription
Where applications for admission exceed the number of places available, places will be allocated for 2026-2027 according to the following criteria, which are listed in order of priority:
- Looked after children and all previously looked after children
- Siblings
- Children of school staff
- Children who live nearer to the school than any other publicly funded state school with an equivalent year group
- Other children
Late applications
Applications received after 15th January 2026 by the local authority are dealt with in rounds. More information can be found on the local authority’s website, here: www.westnorthants.gov.uk/primary-school-places/key-dates-and-deadlines-primary-school-admissions
Appeals
Appeals should be made via the local authority: www.westnorthants.gov.uk/school-admissions-and-appeals/appeal-school-place
For information regarding admission to other Northampton Primary Academy Trust schools, please visit the trust website.
Lings Pre-school Applications
For more information about applying for a place at Lings Pre-school, please see the Pre-school page. Children can start at Lings Pre-school when they turn 3 years old.
Arranging to Visit Lings Primary School - September 2026 Admissions
One of our leaders would be happy to show you around the school. Please contact the school office on 01604 410369 to enquire about tour dates. You can also email us at
Current Admissions Documents
LPS Admissions Arrangements 2026-2027
LPS Admissions Arrangements 2025-2026