--- title: "Joining our School" url: "https://armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/about-school/joining-our-school" school: "Armathwaite Community School" --- # Admission Arrangements ### Joining our School At Armathwaite Primary School, we warmly welcome new pupils and families to our school community. We have 10 places available in each year group, and we are happy to support families joining at any stage of the school year. **Mid-Year Admissions** If you are considering joining us mid-year, please get in touch. We would be delighted to arrange a tour of the school and meet with you to discuss your child’s needs. **Nursery (Ages 3+)** We offer full-day nursery places for children aged 3 and above. Our provision is designed to nurture independence and a love of learning from an early age. **Reception Admissions** Children can start in our Reception class in the September after their fourth birthday. Applications can be made online [here](https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/schools-and-education/apply-school-place-or-change-schools). Starting School September 2027 985 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/armathwaite-school/files/documents/Starting_School_in_Westmorland_and_Furness_-_September_2027_(accessible).pdf) [Embedded content](https://files.schudio.com/pdf/web/viewer.html?file=https%3A%2F%2Ffiles.schudio.com%2Farmathwaite-school%2Ffiles%2Fdocuments%2FStarting_School_in_Westmorland_and_Furness_-_September_2027_%28accessible%29.pdf#zoom=page-width) Admission Arrangements 309 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/armathwaite-school/files/documents/School_admissions_arrangements_2027_to_2028_(accessible_March_2026).pdf) **School Tours** We organise tours of the school at any time of the year. Please call us to arrange a suitable day and time. For any further information or to arrange a visit, please contact our school office by phone or email. *We look forward to welcoming you to Armathwaite Primary School!* ### **Admissions Arrangements** Admission Arrangements 163 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/armathwaite-school/files/documents/Admissions_Arrangements_2026-27.pdf) [Embedded content](https://files.schudio.com/pdf/web/viewer.html?file=https%3A%2F%2Ffiles.schudio.com%2Farmathwaite-school%2Ffiles%2Fdocuments%2FAdmissions_Arrangements_2026-27.pdf#zoom=page-width) **THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 2027 ENTRY IS 17th JANUARY 2027.** **Admission Number 10 –** this is the number of children who will be admitted into the Reception group in September 2025. An application for admission to our school can be made [here](https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/schools-and-education/apply-school-place-or-change-schools) on the Local Authority’s website. A paper form can be requested by contacting school School Office. For further details or to arrange a visit, please contact our school office at **admin@armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk** or call us on **01697472296**, and we will be happy to assist you. ### About School - [Welcome to our School ](https://armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/about-school/welcome-and-our-school-vision) - [School Vision & Ethos](https://armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/about-school/armathwaite-school-prospectus) - [Meet Our Team](https://armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/about-school/meet-the-team) - [Our Governors](https://armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/about-school/governors) - [Volunteer](https://armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/about-school/volunteering-in-school) - [Vacancies](https://armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/about-school/vacancies) - [Joining our School](https://armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/about-school/joining-our-school) - [SEND](https://armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/about-school/send) - [Performance & Reports](https://armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/about-school/our-latest-ofsted-report-2026) - [Policies](https://armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/about-school/policies) - [Financial Information](https://armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/about-school/financial-information) - [Latest News](https://armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/news) - [Friends of Armathwaite School](https://armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/about-school/friends-of-armathwaite-school) ![Armathwaite Community School](https://files.schudio.com/armathwaite-school/images/logo/Armathwaite_Community_School_(2).png) #### Armathwaite Community School Station Road, Armathwaite Carlisle Cumbria CA4 9PW 01697 472296 #### Useful Links - [Contact Us](https://armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/contact) - [Breakfast Club](https://armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/parents/after-school-clubs) - [Governors](https://armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/about-school/governors) - [Policies](https://armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/about-school/policies) © Copyright 2019–2026 Armathwaite Community School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)