Aureus Primary School admission arrangements

Applications for a place at our 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 School will offer places at the school to all those who have applied.

Reception Places for September 2027

The window for families seeking a Reception place in September 2027 will open on Tuesday 3rd November 2026.

The deadline for applications is Friday 15th January 2027. 

Parents and carers find out on Friday 16th April 2027 if their application to our school has been successful.

Our Admissions Policies are available below:

Aureus Primary Admissions Policy 2027-28
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 27th 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 re-apply 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 ensure a smooth transition to Aureus Primary School:

• A welcome meeting to share the school values and routines. 
• A home visit, providing school with an informal opportunity to see your child in their familiar home setting, meet staff, and the opportunity to discuss any concerns you may have.
• 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.