We warmly invite parents to visit our school along with their children.  Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.  There is also a wealth of information on our website, which serves as a digital prospectus, but should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us.  If you decide to send your child to Newlands Primary, please download our Admissions Policy for 2025/2026.

The Hampshire County Council website will give you guidance on how to choose the right school for your child https://www.hants.gov.uk/educationandlearning/admissions.  All main round admissions are managed by the Hampshire County Council Admissions Team.  For any general enquiries, please telephone 0300 555 1377.  All applications for any year group can be made via their website (see above).  Once an application is completed, we will write to you with the outcome.  If we are unable to offer a place, your child’s name will be added to our waiting list.

• Admissions Policy 2024/2025
• Admissions Policy 2025/2026
• Admissions Policy 2026/2027

Applying for a Reception Place (Year R) for September 2026?

If your child was born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022, they can start school in September 2026.  Applications open on 1st November 2025 and parents can apply online at http://www.hants.gov.uk/admissions. The deadline for applications is 15th January 2026. 

You will be notified of the allocated place for Year R children on 16th April 2026.

The Published Admission Number (PAN) enables 30 children to be admitted to the Reception Class. This is the maximum number of children who can be accepted for Year R except in very special circumstances. It is therefore important that parents and carers of prospective pupils submit their applications by the published deadline. Late applications can only be considered if there are still places available. 

Children with parents or carers living in the catchment area will normally be given priority over those outside the catchment area but only if their application is submitted before the published deadline.

The following link will provide information to parents about starting school, compulsory school age and starting school options including how to delay or defer entry to reception. 

https://www.hants.gov.uk/educationandlearning/admissions/applicationprocess/changeorlateapplication/startingschool

Year 3

If your child is currently at an Infant School and you would like them to transfer to Newlands rather than their linked Junior School then you are advised first to contact the Headteacher about the likely availability of places. Follow the following link to find out how to apply for a place in Year 3. 

https://www.hants.gov.uk/educationandlearning/admissions/applicationprocess/year3

In-year Admissions

Parents and carers moving into the area partway through the school year should contact the Headteacher for advice on availability of spaces and use the following link to find more information.

https://www.hants.gov.uk/educationandlearning/admissions/applicationprocess/inyear

Appeals

You can find information about the Appeals Process here:

https://www.hants.gov.uk/educationandlearning/admissions/guidance/appeals

 

Why Choose Newlands?

Quotes from our Parents Survey. 

YR Parents

• The outdoor space for early years is excellent.
• There is support the both the child and the parents on all levels.
• The school provides a safe environment and encourages the children to do their best.
• Newlands is a friendly and welcoming school; my children are excited to go in!
• Newlands is a tight knit community; Mr Neighbour knows all of the children by name.

Y1 Parents

• Communication is very good and the school is very approachable and friendly.
• Parent Days encourages parents into the school community, creating a really lovely environment for the day.
• Outstanding teachers!
• Being a small school it has a much more personal feel to it, which is important.
• The level of education during lockdown was very good.

Y2 Parents

• The children feel part of a community; the school cares about children’s mental health.
• Phonics is engaging and enjoyable.
• The school creates an environment where my child feels safe and enjoys attending school
• The teachers strike a good rapport with their pupils; the children’s confidence is always high socially and academically.

Y3 Parents

• The school ‘gets’ my son and he is doing very well in the environment.
• The small classes make us feel every child is important.
• Day trips and residential trips are always well planned and organised.

Y4 Parents

• Caring teaching which nurtures good manners, care for others and social interactions and communications.
• High level teachers who go the extra mile to ensure interactive, enjoyable teaching takes place.
• Provision during the second lockdown was amazing!
• We’re delighted with Newlands; the quality of teaching and the culture and philosophy embraced by staff.
• The teacher really knows my child and makes every effort to help him progress.
• Encouraging the child to try hard and to become resilient.

Y5 Parents

• We’ve always liked the link between the infant and junior years.
• Some of the teachers have been here a while and we like that familiarity where everyone knows each other.
• The children are encouraged to develop strong values.
• The maths provision is strong and parent sessions on how to support maths at home are very much appreciated.
• The range of subjects taught means the curriculum isn’t limited and helps pupils feel empowered in subjects.

Y6 Parents

• The school begins to discuss the transition to secondary school early, which helps with fears.
• The level and variety of learning at each stage of my childs’ time has been good.

 

We strongly encourage you to visit the school on one of the open mornings or open evening to see what Newlands has to offer. Ahead of your visit please explore the school website and links below.

Starting School in Hampshire – A guide for parents /carers and practitioners to help ensure the best possible start to school for Hampshire’s children

A Video of Chestnut Class (Reception)

• Hampshire School Readiness Leaflet

We currently have school places available for the current reception class and we also have a limited number of spaces in some of our other year groups. If you are interested in a place for your child in any of our year groups, please contact the school for a tour and apply for a school place through Hampshire County Council website.