RECEPTION APPLICATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 2026

Reception applications for pupils starting reception class in September 2026 should be made online. Please use the link below. Alternatively, you can collect a form from the school office and return it to Suffolk County Council Admissions team. The CLOSING DATE for applications is Thursday 15th January 2026; Any applications made after this date will be considered a late application and may delay the application.

Providing that you apply by the deadline, you will find out where your child/children have been allocated a school place on 16th April 2026.

If you have made a late application after the deadline, then a CAF1 form needs to be completed.

Apply online here

Apply for a school place

MAKING AN IN-YEAR APPLICATION:

Please contact the school office directly to ask for an ADM1 application form, or click on the link below and you can download one at home or alternatively, one can be posted to you.

In year application

We encourage parents/carers to make an appointment with our admissions coordinator, Philippa Price, to view the school and meet with the Headteacher. It is vital that you visit the school before making any application so that you can ensure that you are happy with the application you are making and understand the expectations and what we can offer you and your child/children.

Suffolk County Council will be able to advise you on local schools and spaces available. You can contact them on 0345 600 0981 or alternatively, email them on admissions@suffolk.gov.uk

If you require any further assistance or guidance on making an application, please contact the school office on 01473 683178 or alternatively, office@thewillows.omat.org.uk

More information and guidelines that we follow can be found on the Suffolk County Council Admissions Website below.

Suffolk County Council School Admissions

We look forward to your child/children hopefully joining us.

Education Admission Appeals

If you have received a letter from an Admission Authority refusing your child a place at your preferred school(s) in Suffolk, you have the right to appeal that decision. Information on how to appeal can be found here:

Education admission appeals and permanent exclusion reviews - Suffolk County Council

How to make an appeal

Complete the form below and send to:

Education Appeals Office
Schools' Choice
PO Box 579
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 2BX

Contact details:

01473 264219 or 01473 264218 or email statutory.appealsoffice@suffolk.gov.uk.

If you would like to check if you are entitled to free school transport, please click the link below.

Free School Transport