Primary School entry to Year R in September 2026

If your child was born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022, they are due to start school in the school year beginning September 2026. 

Admission to a Year R class is not automatic. 

Application opens from 1 November 2025 and close 15 January 2026 for Hampshire residents.

To make an application between these dates go to: Hampshire County Council Year R application

Hampshire County Council School Catchment finder

Should you wish to complete a paper application, please telephone 01489 782075 to request a form.

Should you require any advice on admission arrangements then please contact the Admissions team at Hampshire County Council directly on 0300 555 1377.

Notifications to parents offering a primary or infant school place will be sent by the County Council on 16 April 2026.

Infant to Junior Transfer 2026

If your child is currently in Year 2 you will be required to make an application for a place to the Junior School as the transfer is not automatic.  The dates and procedure for this process is the same for an application for a place in Year R above.

To make a Year 3 application: Hampshire County Council applying for a junior place (Year 3)

School Tours for prospective parents starting September 2026

If your child is due to start school in September 2026, you are welcome to book on one of our school tours - The dates and times are as follows:

• 18th September @ 11.00 (with the Headteacher)
• 19th September @ 11:00 (with the Headteacher)
• 24th September @ 11.00 (with the Headteacher)
• 26th September @ 9.15am (with the Headteacher) - FULL
• 26th September @11.00am (with the Headteacher)
• 1st October @ 9.15 (with the Deputy Head/SENCO)
• 8th October @ 9.15 (with the Deputy Head/SENCO)
• 10 October @ 9.15am (with the Headteacher) - FULL
• 22 October @ 11.00am (with the Headteacher) - FULL

We will be laying some more dates on after October half term. Please check back here for dates.

If you are booked on a tour but now cannot attend, please do let us know so that we can offer the place out to someone else.

Your child is welcome to attend the tour along with a maximum of 2 parents per family. Places are limited so please ensure you book a space. If you can no longer make the tour please let us know so your space can be offered out to another family.

Please call the school office on 01489 782075 or email adminoffice@freegrounds-inf.hants.sch.uk to book a space.

In Year Transfers

If your child is already at school and you wish to transfer to Freegrounds Infant School, please contact the school office for information regarding the availability of places and then apply online via Hampshire County Council Admissions Department.

To make an in year application: Hampshire County Council In Year Application

With agreement of the Local Authority, our current Year 2 has an Admission Limit of 60, our current Year 1 has an Admission Limit of 83.