Dunalley Primary School Learning and achieving together
Admissions
General Admission Arrangements
Because we are a Community School, Gloucestershire County Council manages our admissions process.
Follow the links below to find out more about our admission and appeal arrangements.
Admissions to Reception for September 2026
Key dates
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From November 2025 |
Letters sent out to Gloucestershire residents explaining how to apply to a school place |
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From 3rd November 2025 to midnight 15th January 2026 |
Application Window. The closing date for school applications is Midnight on 15 January 2026 |
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16th April 2026 |
Allocation Day |
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23rd April 2026 |
Closing date to return reply form accepting the School/Academy place or requesting to be put on waiting list/s |
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After 14th May 2026 |
Outcome of Waiting List Requests |
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Midnight 21st May 2026 |
Closing date for return of reply forms |
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Late June 2026 to July 2026 |
Appeals |
In Year Admissions
If you move to the area during the school year or your child needs to move school for other reasons, you will need to apply for a school place by contacting the school directly using the application form below.
Please complete the form and return it, together with a proof of address and a copy of full birth certificate, via email to admin@dunalley.gloucs.sch.uk or post it to:
Dunalley Primary School, West Drive, Cheltenham GL50 4LB
For more information on admissions, Gloucestershire County Council have put together guidance booklets, click on the links below for further information.