Whilst we can advise parents on whether we have space in particular year groups, all admissions into Neville’s Cross are completed following the Durham County Council process for admitting children into school.
Reception Admissions
We are delighted that you may be interested in choosing Neville’s Cross Primary School for your child and we would like to invite you to one of our open events. At each event you will be able to visit the Reception classroom, meet our Early Years Team and the Head Teacher and ask any questions. The remaining event date is:
Wednesday 7th December, 5.30-6.30pm
Please call (0191 3842249) or email (nevillescross@durhamlearning.net) the school office to book a place
- For admission to Reception in September 2023, you must apply online using the Parent Portal on Durham County Council’s website. This is the quickest way to apply and you’ll receive immediate confirmation that your application has been submitted. We encourage you to apply online wherever possible as a number of DCC staff are working from home due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
- Apply now for a primary school place – deadline 15 January 2023 – Durham County Council
Applications close at midnight on 15 January 2023
The current admission limit set for Reception intake, September 2023, is 42 children. The local authority oversee all admission arrangements for our school including admission arrangements for children with SEN or disabilities.
Visit the Durham County Council website for information regarding the school admission process and primary school admissions.
To appeal against an admission decision visit: School admissions-appeals.
If you would like to discuss your SEND requirements in detail please contact the school to arrange an appointment.
Nursery Admissions
The school oversees all admission arrangements for our governor led school nursery. Our nursery admission limit is set at 26 children per session, however we can admit more than 26 children across different patterns of attendance. If you are thinking about applying for a nursery place, please complete the application form and return to Mrs Brannan, Head Teacher.
A Nursery Application Form can be found by clicking the link below:
Come and have a look around!!
We would encourage prospective families to come and have a look around our nursery prior to making an application and our visit days are listed below. Please give us a call (0191 3842249) or send an email (nevillescross@durhamlearning.net) to let us know which date you would like to attend. These events are for parents/carers only and during your visit you will have the opportunity to look around the nursery setting and talk to the nursery and early years staff.
- Tuesday 29th November, 5.00pm
Nursery Application Timetable
Deadline for applications for admission in the spring term starting in January: 30th September
Deadline for applications for admission in the summer term starting after Easter: 31 January
Deadline for applications for admission in the autumn term, starting from September: 30th April