Admissions

Open Day/Evening for Parents of Children Starting School in September 2026

We would love you to visit our school where 'The Early Years is an exciting place to learn' and 'children quickly develop independence' (Thurlby's Ofsted Inspection, 2024). We strive for educational excellence and endeavour to provide the best opportunities for our children's personal development which Ofsted identified as 'a strength' of our school.

Our Open Day sessions and Open Evening this year are as follows:

Open Day - Friday 17th October

Session 1 09:15 - 10:15
Session 2 11:00 - 12:00

Open Evening - Thursday 20th November - 6pm - 7.30pm

Please scan the QR code below and complete the Google form confirming which sessions/dates you would like to attend. Many thanks.

We can't wait to meet you!

Reception 2026 Admissions

For entry into Reception in September 2026, Lincolnshire County Council Admissions Department will allocate places to parents who complete an online application.

Please follow the link for an introduction to our school: Welcome to Thurlby

Where a parent/carer wishes their child to be admitted to the Reception Class at Thurlby Community Primary Academy, they need to apply online at www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/schooladmissions

Full details of the application process are available on the website (and can be used to apply for any Lincolnshire primary school). Parent/Carers need to list their primary preferences and complete the application form before 12 noon on 15 January 2026.

If parents do not have access to a computer they can make a telephone application or request a paper application by calling the Education Team at the Customer Service Centre on 01522 782030.

Summary of important dates

17th November 2025:online system open for parents
15th January 2026: closing date for parents to apply (national closing date)
12th February 2026: Lincolnshire final closing date for late applications and changes
16th April 2026: parents can view the offered school online
16th April 2026: Admissions reopen for late applications or changes
16th May 2026: Admissions close

Parents seeking to admit their child to Reception after 31 August 2026 or for places in any other year group will need to submit a mid-year application form, via Lincolnshire County Council.

Appeals

If you wish to appeal the decision to not offer your child a place, please use the form below:

Appeal Form

Please click the link to view our Admission Policies:

Admissions Policy 2026-2027
Admissions Policy 2025-2026
Admissions Policy 2024-2025
Admissions Policy 2023-2024
Admissions Policy 2022-2023
Admissions Policy 2021-2022

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Pengelly in the School Office on 01778 423311 or email us at enquiries@th.keystonemat.org