Reception Admissions
Reception Admissions September 2026
If your child's fifth birthday is between 1 September 2026 and 31 August 2027 you will need to apply for a Reception place for September 2026.
Anker Valley Primary Academy has an admission number of 30 for entry in Reception.
Applications are processed through the normal Staffordshire local authority system for co-ordinating school offers.
Further details can be found in our Anker Valley Admissions Policy and at www.staffordshire.gov.uk/admissions
Applications will open on Saturday 1st November, and will close on the Thursday 15th January 2025.
Offers will be made on National Offer day: Thursday 16th April 2026.
Open Days for Parents of Reception 2025
- Thursday 9th October
- Wednesday 5th November
Appointments to visit the school on the above days can be made by phoning the school office on 01827 949310, or by emailing office@ankervalley.org.
If the deadline is missed, you can make a late application by completing the paper application form. You can then either:
- email the form to admissions@staffordshire.gov.uk
- or print out the form and post it to:
School Admissions and Transport Service
Staffordshire County Council,
1 Staffordshire Place,
Stafford,
ST16 2DH