Admission Information
Admissions Procedure
Ravenbank Primary School follows the admissions procedure for Warrington Borough Council. Admissions information can be accessed on Warrington Borough Council - School Admissions
By following this link you will be able to find the below information:
- Admissions arrangements
- Oversubscription criteria
- Applying for a place at the school
- In-year transfers
Before applying all applicants are advised to read the 'Primary School Information Booklet '. This can be found on WBC's website https://www.warrington.gov.uk/primary-school-admissions
Tours of School
Visits to school are most welcome; please contact the school office to make an appointment.
We also hold two tours of school in October - these dates will be advertised on the website nearer the time.
Admissions to Reception September 2026
If your child was born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022, they are due to start Reception class in September 2026. The closing date to apply for your child to start Reception in September 2026 is January 2026. Applications for Reception places will open in September 2025.
How to apply
WBC's online application form is available from 2 September 2025 until midnight on 15 January 2026.
Please have your letter and information sheet (available from nursery) to hand when starting your online application form. You will also need your Council Tax reference number which you can find on your council tax bill.
Getting an offer of a place
WBC send offers to all on-time applications by email unless you choose to get this by post. Email offers will be sent to the address you gave on the online application form from 10am on 16 April 2026. If you chose to be told by post, letters will be sent by second class post on 16 April 2026. Please allow time for delivery.