Admissions
When the school first opened in September 2013, the governing body agreed to a one form entry of 30 pupils in its first two years and a two form entry thereafter. CPS has a published admission number (PAN) of 60 at the normal point of entry and this number is carried forward as the cohort moves through the school. The school is at its planned capacity as part of the funding agreement with the DfE, based on a bottom up growth strategy.
 Admissions Key Dates

    

  • Closing date for Reception 2026 applications - Thursday 15th January 2026
  • On time offers day to parents - Thursday 16th April 2026
Determination of Admission Arrangements 2025/26

In line with the School Admissions Code, Cathedral Schools Trust (CST) has determined (agreed) the admission arrangements for the academic year 2025/26. These arrangements are for children who will be admitted to the school at the normal point of entry for September 2025.

Please click on the links below to view the admission arrangements and relevant admission forms.

Cathedral Primary School Admission Arrangements 2025/26
Supplementary Information Form (Staff)
Application for an Out of Year Group/Delayed Reception Start Request

CPS Admission Arrangements 2025-26

CPS application form to request an out of year group delayed reception admission

CPS Staff Criterion Supplementary Information Form

Determination of Admission Arrangements 2026/27

In line with the School Admissions Code, Cathedral Schools Trust (CST) has determined (agreed) the admission arrangements for the academic year 2026/27. These arrangements are for children who will be admitted to the school at the normal point of entry for September 2026.


Please click on the links below to view the admission arrangements and relevant admission forms.

Admission Arrangements 2026/27 

CPS application form to request an out of year group delayed reception admission

CPS Staff Criterion Supplementary Information Form

 Visiting Cathedral Primary School & Parent Tours
 
Please note. School tours have now ended for this year and will not begin again until the Autumn term 2025.
Information regarding Parent Tours for Reception 2026/27 will be released in September.
 
Tours for Reception 2026 must be booked in advance as places are limited. Once the dates have been released, you will need to email the office to book your place. .
Please also take a look at our website and class pages for a good feel of life at CPS. 
In-Year Admissions for 2025-2026 Academic Year Only 

An in-year admission means admission to a current year group for a child who is already attending school but wishes to change schools due to relocation or a change in circumstances.  

The following applications will be treated as In-Year Admissions during 2025-2026:

  • Applications for admission to Reception which are received after 1st September 2024 
  • All other applications for admission to Year 1 to Year 6 

To make an In Year application, please click on the link below.

In Year Application From 2025-2026 Apply Online

For further Admissions information and frequently asked questions, please click on the links below.

Parents/carers have the right of appeal to an independent appeal panel following an unsuccessful application. 

For information about the formal appeal process, please read the documents below;

For further information please contact admissions@cathedralprimaryschool.org

 Appeals

For information about appealing please see the guidance on the link below.

CPS In-Year Appeals

For further information please contact: admissions@cathedralprimaryschool.org