Reception Admissions 

Apply for a primary school place

Admissions



Arbor Academy Trust is the overall admissions authority with decision making delegated to the Academy’s Trust Board.

How to apply for a place

Northwold Primary School is located in Hackney. You can make your application through Hackney by applying through the Hackney website.

If your child is born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022 they would normally start reception class in September 2026. You must apply before 15 January 2026 even if you wish to delay or defer their start in reception.

Pupil admission number

The Academy has the following admission numbers for the school

-      Northwold Primary, 60 pupils in Reception

Arbor admissions arrangement statement 2026-2027

Please read the Arbor admissions arrangement statement 2026-2027 for further information regarding our admissions criteria, delayed start and deferred entry into reception, waiting list procedures and appeals.

Arbor admissions arrangement statement 2026-2027

Further documents

Arbor Academy Trust Admissions Appeal Form

Hackney admissions arrangements