Applying for a place in Reception
Is your child due to start Reception in September 2026?
For those children who attend our Nursery, they must apply or a place in Reception through Oxfordshire County Council by filling in their CAPF form. These applications are dealt with the November – January before children are due to start the Reception class. We cannot guarantee a place in the Reception class so we urge you to get applications in on time and always state the three schools you would like your child to attend in order of preference.
Applying for a reception place
You are invited to attend our open afternoon on Tuesday 11th November at 4 pm. See our event poster with more information here:
Reception Open Event 2025
We would like to invite families of children due to start Reception in September 2026 to come for a tour of our school.
We encourage all prospective parents and carers to visit us at Dashwood Academy to find out what makes us unique and how we support children throughout their primary education.
For more information and key dates for applying for 2026, please follow this link: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/schools/apply-school-place/reception-applications/key-dates
Read this new starting school checklist, with backing from the government, that gives information and a list for parents to help prepare children for starting reception:
If you do not receive a place in the Reception class, you have the right to appeal the decision by filling out the forms sent to you from the Local Authority. Once the OCC form is submitted, you will be asked to complete our Admissions Appeal Form.
More information regarding the appeals process can be found here: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents/schools/apply-school-place/school-appeals
For further information please contact Ruth Jakeman. Telephone: 01295 263240. Email: rjakeman@dashwood-aspirations.org