Please visit our general ‘Admissions’ index page for further options.
Joining ‘Reception’ in September 2027
Thank you so much for taking an interest in our school.
In due course the Local Authority will contact you directly. They will ask you to express a number of preferences, in a ranked order. We hope to feature highly on your shortlist, and highly recommend that you watch in full our ‘Virtual Open Day’ video, currently in preparation. (See ‘Open Days’ for full details).
Parents will still need to apply even if they have children already at the school. No child will be considered for a place at any school unless they make an application to their Local Authority.
If you suspect that the Local Authority are unaware of your child’s existence (for example, you are new to the area) please contact us directly – we’ll help to make sure you aren’t missed!)
Open Day - Weds 4th November 2026

Come and discover North Nibley
Choosing a primary school is a big decision, and there is no better way to get a feel for a school than coming to see it for yourself.
We would love to welcome prospective families to North Nibley C of E Primary School for our Open Day on:
Wednesday 4th November 2026
9:15am – 11:15am
Headteacher talk at 10:00am
Small School, Big Ambition
North Nibley is a small, friendly village school where children are known as individuals and encouraged to be bold, be strong and do everything in love.
We are proud of the warm, nurturing feel of our school, but being small certainly doesn't mean thinking small. We have high expectations for our children and want them to leave us as confident, curious and compassionate young people who are excited about learning.
Our beautiful setting gives children space to explore, play and learn outdoors, while our small classes and close-knit community mean staff get to know children and families extremely well.
What can you expect on Open Day?
Come along at any point between 9:15am and 11:15am. You'll be able to look around the school while it is busy with a normal school day, visit our Reception learning environment, meet staff and pupils, and find out what starting school at North Nibley is really like.
At 10:00am, our Headteacher will give a short talk about the school, our approach to learning and what families can expect from their child's first year with us. There will also be plenty of opportunity to ask questions.
Children are very welcome to come with you.
Come and see us
Whether you already live locally or are considering North Nibley for your child, we'd be delighted to meet you.
Book your space today:
☎ 01453 542600
North Nibley C of E Primary School
Small School, Big Ambition
Admissions 2027 – A Timeline from the Local Authority
The following information and dates refer to the ‘September 2027 intake of Reception pupils, and is offered only as a guide for Septembers in later years.
| Dates | What happens? |
|---|---|
| From November 2026 | Letters are sent out from the Local Authority (Gloucestershire County Council - GCC) explaining how to apply for a school place. If you are a Gloucestershire resident and you still have not received a letter by December, please contact co-ordinated admissions. However you do not need the letter to make the application. |
| From 2nd November 2026 to Midnight on 15th January 2027 |
Application Window. Closing date for school applications is Midnight on 15th January 2027. |
| 16th April 2027 | Allocation Day |
| 23rd April 2027 | Closing date to return reply form accepting the School/Academy place or requesting to be put on waiting list/s |
| By 19th May 2027 |
Outcome of waiting list requests
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Midnight 26th May 2027 |
Closing date for return of reply forms to the Local Authority (GCC). |
| Late June 2027 to July 2027 | Appeals to the Local Authority will be heard. |
Appeals
If we are over-subscribed, parents and carers might choose to appeal. Our ‘Exceeding PAN Protocol’ sets out the rules by which we will consider any request to go above our Published Admission Number (PAN) in any year group.
Admissions – Exceeding our PAN and In-Year Admissions
DOWNLOAD this APPEALS FORM after the Local Authority reconsideration phase has run its course. Hard copies are available upon request from school.
Admissions – Appeal to North Nibley Governors
Admissions – Further information
FROM THE LOCAL AUTHORITY
Summer born children starting school: advice for parents - GOV.UK



