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title: "Primary Admissions Deadline Approaching"
url: "https://drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/news/2026-01-13-primary-admissions-deadline-approaching-1"
school: "Drove Primary School"
---

#  Primary Admissions Deadline Approaching

  ![Image of  Primary Admissions Deadline Approaching](https://files.schudio.com/drove-primary-school/images/news/Primary_Admissions_2026_(1280_x_720_px).png)  13 January 2026

Don’t miss out—time is running out to secure their place!

The deadline for applications is midnight on **Thursday 15th January 2026**.

Submitting your application by this time is crucial for the best chance of securing a place at a preferred school.

Applications received after the deadline will be processed as **late applications**, which may reduce your chances of getting your first-choice school.

**Apply now through your Local Authority website** and give your child the best start to their primary education journey.

\#PrimaryAdmissions #Reception2026 #TWHF #ApplyNow

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