How do I get a place for my child at Marlow Infants?

Marlow C of E Infant School would like to make it as easy as possible for you to apply to join our school. We have pulled together all the information you will need below. 

For the criteria for admissions, please refer to our admissions policy and our catchment area map, which are both available to download below. To check which catchment your school is, you can visit the Buckinghamshire Council school admissions website https://services.buckscc.gov.uk/school-admissions/nearest

First Time Admissions applications

For children starting school for the first time, admission applications are made through Buckinghamshire Council and you can find information here.

School Tours

We will be holding a number of school tours during the upcoming months for families looking for a place for their child/ren next academic year. Tours will be led by the headteacher and will last 30–45 minutes.

• Friday 6th June, 11am
• Friday 20th June, 11am

Spaces are limited, therefore please email office@marlow-infant.bucks.sch.uk if you would like to book a place.

Open Morning

Our Open Morning will be held on Tuesday 7th October from 9am-11am. Booking is essential, as numbers are limited. This session is offered to families who have children starting Reception in September 2026.

Click here to book your place.

The Headteacher and the senior leadership team will outline the character of our school, the learning and achievements that take place and give you an understanding of what makes Marlow Infants such a special place for children to start their school life. There will also be tours of our school led by members of the school community. This is a lovely chance to meet other families and ask any questions you may have. Refreshments will be provided by our Parents and Friends Association.

Timeline for Admissions September 2025

 

Date	Admission Stage
5th November 2024	Primary Portal opens at 11am on this date (Buckinghamshire residents only)
15th January 2025	Reception and Junior Transfer online applications Primary Portal closes at midnight
16th April 2025	National Primary Allocation Day Emails sent out to online applicants  Auto opt onto Waiting List
30th April 2025	Closing date for: 1st round acceptances via the online portal which closes at 11.59pm New applications for the 2nd round Mover address evidence for the 2nd round.

 

School Admission Appeals Timetable 2025-2026

Appeal Stage	Date
Primary National Offer Day applications (those received on time)	Tuesday 16 April
Deadline for first round infant/primary/combined appeals (must give applicant 20 school days from date of refusal to prepare and lodge their appeal)	Tuesday 20th May
Appeals will be heard (Must be heard within 40 school days of the deadline to lodge appeal)	Between Monday 16 June and Wednesday 22 July
Later applications will be heard as follows:	Applicants must be given 20 school days to return and lodge their appeal. Within 40 school days of that date, their appeal will be heard.

In-Year Applications

If you wish to apply for a place at our school outside the normal admissions round, then we administer our own in-year admissions, and you should contact Mrs Wright in the school office by telephone 01628 483983 or email office@marlow-infant.bucks.sch.uk, and she will be happy to discuss the application process with you and provide you with an application form. Alternatively, you can download an application form below.