Reception Admissions
Reception Admissions September 2027
If your child's fifth birthday is between 1 September 2027 and 31 August 2028 you will need to apply for a Reception place for September 2027.
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 14th January 2027.
Offers will be made on National Offer day: Thursday 15th April 2027.
Reception Applications 2027 School Tour
Is your child due to start school in September 2027?
We are delighted to invite prospective parents and carers to visit Anker Valley Primary
Academy and discover everything our school has to offer. A range of school tours are
available, providing the opportunity to explore our learning environment, and see our
school community in action.
If you are considering a Reception place for September 2027, we encourage you to book
a tour and experience firsthand the warm, nurturing and ambitious environment we
provide for all our children.
Please click the Microsoft Forms link below to reserve your preferred tour date and time.
We look forward to welcoming you to Anker Valley Primary Academy.
Reception Applications 2027 School Tour – Fill in form
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