Admissions

If your child was born between 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016, they will be eligible to start primary school in September 2020.

The application process for first-time admission to primary school, into reception year group in September, will open in Rutland in the previous October (eg October 2019 for September 2020 entry), when there will be full details on the Rutland County Council website.

Rutland County Council will target parents of children who are eligible to start primary school, and who are resident in Rutland, by using information collected from pre-schools and nurseries in the area. A letter will be posted out to parents of these children in October advising them of the need to apply for a primary school place for their child. For Rutland residents, there will be an application form, which will be available online or as a paper copy, which will allow you to submit up to 3 preferences of primary school. For further information please use the link below to the Rutland County Council website.

Timeline for Appeals

For applicants starting primary school for the first time in 2019

Appeals for school places at Empingham CE Primary School are heard by the Diocese of Peterborough Education Office.

Applicants wishing to appeal against a decision, should contact the Appeals Clerk for information and advice.

Diocese of Peterborough

Education Office

Unit 1 Bouverie Court

6 The Lakes, Bedford Road

Northampton NN4 7YD

Telephone 01604 887006

In Year Admissions

In-Year’ admission refers to a child who is not starting primary school for the first time in September (into reception year) but who is transferring from one primary school to another. Great Casterton CE Primary is its own admitting authority and applications for an In-Year Admission must be submitted directly to the school. To make an application, please use the form below and refer to the Rutland County Council policy highlighted in the link at the top of this page.