Admissions
Meadowdale Primary School is a thriving and popular community school serving the eastern side of Market Harborough. Our catchment area is bounded by Rockingham Road, Springfield Street, Kettering Road and the A6 but we also welcome applications from outside this area.
Children normally start school in the year in which they turn five but mid-year applications from children moving to the area or from other schools will also be welcome if we have space available to accommodate them. We have one Foundation Stage intake, in September. Parents and carers need to apply for a place at our school via the local authority by mid-January and places are confirmed in April. It is important to apply on time to have the best chance of securing a place at your preferred school.
Visit our school
We usually hold open afternoons in the Summer and Autumn terms - keep an eye on our website and social media pages for details - and can also arrange visits at other times. Please contact us to find out more.
Mid-Term transfers
For midterm transfers, please apply via the Learn Academies Trust admissions portal at apply.learnat.uk. The school no longer processes midterm admissions through the Local Authority. If you have any questions or require assistance with your application, please contact the school office.
We fully participate in the Local Authority's coordinated admissions scheme. As per the School Admissions Code, all admitting authorities must aim to inform parents of their decision within 10 school days, and it is mandatory that a decision is communicated within 15 school days.
Appeals
If your child is not allocated a place, and you would like to appeal, we use the Leicester Diocese Board of Education appeals service. Please see https://www.leicesterdbe.org/schools/admissions-and-appeals/
Admissions Policy
We follow the Learn-AT Admissions Policy.
First time admissions in September 2023 and mid-year admissions during the 2023-24 school year:
First time admissions in September 2024 and mid-year admissions during the 2024-25 school year:
First time admissions in September 2025 and mid-year admissions during the 2025-26 school year: