Join our school

For preschool admissions, see our preschool page.

We are delighted you are considering our school for your child's education. We have 60 places each year in our reception classes and occasionally have places available in other year groups. Please contact us to find out more.

Visit our school

Our Open Days are a great opportunity to get a sense of our school community and the happy environment our children learn in.

To book a visit, please contact the school office, email: northworcesterprimary@riverscofe.co.uk or call 01905 953850.

Catchment area

North Worcester Primary Academy has no catchment area (unless we are over-subscribed; please see our Admissions Policy for more details) and welcomes children from across Worcester and as far as Droitwich and Warndon Villages. Our school is situated within walking and cycling distance of Perdiswell, Northwick, Claines, Barbourne and Fernhill Heath.

Entry to Reception 

Applications for primary school places are managed through the local authority, Worcestershire School Admissions. You can apply online for a reception place between 1 September and 15 January. 

Primary school places are offered in April. On the offer day, you will receive a letter or email confirming which school your child has been allocated.

Admissions Appeals & Appeals Timeline

If your child hasn’t been offered a place at North Worcester Primary Academy and you would like to appeal for a place, you have at least 20 school days from the offer day to submit an appeal.

In-year entry

If you are moving schools within the school year, or have just moved to the local area, you will need to apply for a school place via the local authority in-year application.

Admissions Policy

Our admissions policy can be found on the policies page