Aureus Primary School admission arrangements

Applications for a place at the school are managed by Oxfordshire Local Authority through their coordinated admissions process online.

Oxfordshire Primary Admissions Portal

Published Admission Number (PAN) 

Aureus Primary School has an admission number of 60 for entry in Reception. The school will accordingly admit this number of pupils each year if there are sufficient applications. Where fewer applicants than the PAN are received, Aureus Primary Primary School will offer places at the school to all those who have applied.

Reception Places for September 2026

The window for families seeking a Reception place in September 2026 will open on Tuesday 4th November 2025.

The deadline for applications is Thursday 15th January 2026.

Parents and carers find out on 16h April 2026 if their application to Longford Park Primary School has been successful.

Our Admissions Policies are available below:

Aureus Primary Admissions Policy 2025-26

Aureus Primary Admissions Policy 2026-27

Late applications

If you submit your application without a good reason after the deadline, your application will be treated as late. This may affect the possibility of your child being offered a place at one of your preferred schools.We can support parents and carers through the application process for Reception after the 16th January deadline. Please contact the office if you need help.

Waiting lists

Where there are more children than places available, waiting lists will operate for each year group according to the oversubscription criteria in our Admissions Policy. Applicants who wish a child to go on a waiting list must reapply for in-year admission through Oxfordshire County Council.

Request to Defer Place or Join Outside Chronological Year Group

For information about subitting a request to defer entry to Reception or to know about the process of admission of children outside of their chronological year group, please see the school Admissions Policy.

Transition into Aureus Primary School

Prior to your child joining our school we will organise the following events and activities to make ensure a smooth transition to Aureus Primary School:

• A welcome meeting to share the school values and routines. 
• A home visit providing us an informal opportunity to see your child in their familiar setting, home. Meet staff again and a chance to discuss any concerns. 
• Pre-school visits to ensure a smooth hand over of any information between early years professionals 
• Taster session (stay and play) at school to explore the classroom, meet teachers, support staff and new friends