Applying for a Junior Place (Year 3)

We pride ourselves on our exceptional academic and personal curriculums, which are designed to provide your child with the skills and confidence to achieve their best during their learning journey with us; as well as at home and in future settings.

We passionately believe that all children, whatever their individual circumstances, should feel secure, included, valued and challenged in all aspects of school life.

Our curriculum gives children hands-on learning so they can do more than just listen, think and respond - our children become individuals who are focused, curious, creative, independent, self-managed, resilient, empathetic, and reflective; as we believe these attributes are the keys to success.

We will work with your child's previous school to ensure consistency in their learning journey.

Our aim is to make your child's school experience magical and memorable; creating a positive and nurturing environment that will support them as they grow and learn.

When and how do I apply?

Hampshire County Council administer the school applications process, If you wish to apply for a Year 3 place for September 2026, you will need to submit an in-year application. Applications open from 1 May 2026, at which point our school will be available to select on the application system. Schools will begin considering applications from 8 June 2026. 

All applications we receive will be treated and ranked equally based on the criteria in our Admissions Policy.

More information...

Click here to find out more about what your child will learn and experience in Year 3.

Timetable for admissions

September-December

1. Visit us

During the Autumn term 2025, we invite families to visit the school and find out more about what we offer. We hold Open Day and Open Evening sessions, giving you the opportunity to tour the school and meet members of our team. If you are unable to attend one of these sessions, we are also happy to arrange an informal conversation by phone or via Microsoft Teams.

If you feel our school is the right fit for your child, you can name us as one of your three preferences on the application form.

May

2. Apply ...

Applications open from 1 May 2026, at which point our school will be available to select on the application system. To acces the Hampshire County Council applications, please click here

June

3. Review ...

From the 8th June 2026, we will be reviewing all applications and ranking them based on our admission criteria.

After the review period, you'll receive an email confirming if you have been successful in securing a place at your chosen school. Or you can log into the Hampshire Admissions Portal to view the decision.

If you didn't provide them with an email address, a letter will be sent instead (which may take a few days to arrive).

 

We'll be in touch... 

We will write to you with lots of information and key dates. 

If you're unhappy with the decision you've received, and wish to lodge an appeal, you must do this with Hampshire County Council's Admissions Team. Click here for more information.

August

Enjoy the summer!

Get your uniform, have fun putting it on and wear those shoes in, before the first day!

September

The first day of school...

Your child will be introduced to the new Year 3 class and assigned a 'buddy' to show them where to put their lunchboxes, their lockers etc.

The majority of the new Year 3 children will have come from our previous Year 2 class, as we are a primary school. Although they will be familiar with the school and its layout, there will be some differences in their daily routine; so they will also be 'finding their feet'.

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September 2026 Starters

For new families who are not yet enrolled, please use this email address for correspondence: admissions@oakfield.academy 

We do welcome children from outside our catchment area if we have sufficient places.

All applications received by 8th June 2026 will be treated and ranked equally based on the criteria in the policy.

Although we are an academy, we still work with Hampshire County Council to coordinate school admissions. We work to their Key Dates which can be found here.