Admissions
DPA nursery admission form
Admissions to Didcot Primary Academy
Admissions to the Nursery Class - Acorns
The Academy operates its own admissions for the nursery class. There will be 26 full time spaces available. These will be split into 30 hour and 15 hour spaces as needed (as per the criteria specified in the nursery admissions document on this page).
Children who attend nursery for 30 hours a week have the option of staying for lunch at a cost of £6 per day. The timings for 30 hour spaces are 8:45am till 11:45am and 12:30pm till 3:30pm. Lunch will be 11.45am to 12.30pm and children have to bring a packed lunch from home.
Children are eligible for a place in the nursery the term after they turn 3. To enquire about spaces you can either telephone the school, email the office or come in person. Please note, we are unable to combine hours, so if you would like your child to attend our school nursery this will be either for every morning from 8:45am till 11:45am or for each afternoon 12:30pm till 3:30pm.
Admissions to Reception - Cherry and Hazel Class
Admissions to the Reception classes is organised by the County Council. There are 60 available spaces each year. We were over subscribed last year so would advise that you come and visit the school to find out more about us. Pupils within our nursery class also need to apply for a place at the school through the County Council admissions process. Click here to go to the online application.
Applying for a Reception Place
Full information on the application process for reception can be found on the Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) website.
School places are managed and allocated by OCC, the below information is taken from their site and is correct at the time of publication.
Arrangements For The Admission Of Pupils With Disabilities
We are always pleased to meet new parents in person and show them around. Please telephone the school to make arrangements, or write or call in – ask for our SENCO who will be happy to meet with you in the first instance so that we can do everything reasonably possible to meet your child's specific needs. You will always be welcomed. We can also advise you on the application process if needed.
As far as possible, Omnia Learning Trust will try to meet parental preferences for schools but it is not always possible to do so. Places in schools are limited by the physical space in the school. Didcot Primary Academy has an admission limit of 60 children per year group.
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 defines a disabled person as one who has a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on a persons ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.
Most children with Special Needs will not be disabled within the meaning of the Act. The admission of pupils with disabilities is considered in the first instance in the same way as non-disabled pupils. Further considerations are made in the light of need and accessibility. It is the Trust's policy to accommodate pupils with disabilities should parents wish and individual needs are planned for, to prevent any pupils being treated less favourably than other pupils. In practice we ensure that classroom and extra curricular activities encourage the participation of all pupils, including those categorised as having Special Educational Needs. Staff organise human and physical resources within the school to increase access to learning and participation by all pupils.
Key dates for applications
| 1 November 2023 | Applications open. |
| 15 January 2024 | Closing date for applications. |
| 29 January 2024 | Last date for confirmation of change of address. |
| 16 April 2024 | National Offer day: offer letters sent by second-class post where needed and emails sent to those who applied online. |
| 30 April 2024 | Closing date for late or amended applications Closing date to respond to offers made on 16 April and to join continued interests list |
| 7 June 2024 | Second allocation round: offer letters sent by second-class post where needed and emails sent to those who applied online. |
| 21 June 2024 | Closing date to respond to offers made on 7 June and to join continued interest list. |
| September 2024 | Start of the school year. |
Information below was updated in June 2024:
Year 1
We are currently full in our Year 1 classes. If you would like to go on the continued interest list, please contact the County Council.
Year 2
We are currently full in our Year 2 class. If you would like to go on the continued interest list please contact the County Council.
Year 3
We are currently full in our Year 3 cohort. Please enquire via the local authority.
Year 4
We are currently full in Year 4. If you would like to go onto the continued interest list please contact the County Council.
Year 5
We are currently full in Year 5. If you would like to go onto the continued interest list please contact the County Council.
Year 6
We are currently full in Year 6. If you would like to go onto the continued interest list please contact the County Council
https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents/schools/starting-school/transferring-or-moving-school
Contact details: 01235 606012
email: office@didcotprimaryacademy.org