Apply for a reception place
Parents of children born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022 must apply for a school place for September 2026.
Before you apply
Make sure you have all the relevant documentation and have read our school guidance.
If you specify Sacred Heart Primary School, St Margaret of Scotland Primary School and/or St Martin de Porres Primary School as a preference, you must also provide the following direct to the relevant school:
- the school's completed supplementary form
- either your child’s original Baptismal certificate or certificate of Reception
If you specify St Josephs Primary School as a preference, you must provide your child’s original Baptismal certificate or certificate of Reception direct to the school.
When to apply
The closing date for parents to apply for a school place for their child has now passed. However, you can still apply for a school place for your child.
For late applications received up to 23 April 2026, decisions will be sent to parents on 4 June 2026.
For late applications received up to 21 May 2026, decisions will be sent to parents on 14 July 2026.
Applications received after 21 May 2026 will be processed in due course and the Admissions Team will aim to advise parents in writing of the outcome before September 2026.
You must apply for a school place even if:
- you've already made an earlier application direct to the school
- your preferred school is not in Luton
- your preferred school is a faith school, a foundation school, an academy or a free school
- your child is attending a pre-school or early years class attached to your preferred school
If you apply late, your chances of getting a preferred school are much more limited.
If you are submitting the form to change your preference
If you are submitting the form to change your preference(s) and we are able to allocate one of the schools you have stated on your form, the school your child was originally allocated will immediately be withdrawn and re-allocated to another child.
Making an application using the education portal
You must register to the online system if you have not used the online application system in previous years.
Once you've completed the registration, you'll be able to access the system using the login details you've used this year for any future online applications you wish to make.
You'll be asked to upload proof of your address to the online system.
Alternative ways to make a starting school application
Contact the Admissions Team to request a copy of the Luton residents application form or a copy of the supplementary form for:
- Sacred Heart Primary School
- St Margaret of Scotland Primary School and/or St Martin de Porres Primary School
The completed application form must be posted or scanned to the Admissions team.
After you've applied
After the closing date, an update on the school your child has been allocated can be seen on the portal from 16 April 2026.