Admissions
The admissions process is different if your child is joining us at the beginning of reception. Please read the information carefully below to check you are completing the correct forms.
Applying for a Reception place for September 2025
Online Applications
These applications are processed by the council.
We highly recommend completing the Suffolk County Council online form for applications.
To complete an online application please visit the Suffolk County Council website.
Applications for September 2025 open from 12th September 2024.
When applying online you:
- will receive confirmation of your application by email.
- can check or change your application right up to the closing date.
- can view the outcome of your application online on the offer day.
- will receive an email with details of your school offer on the offer day.
Paper Applications
If you are unable to apply online, you can request a paper copy from the school OR download from the Suffolk County Council website.
Applying for a place in any other year group
(including our current reception who started in Sept 2024)
These applications are processed by the school.
Online Applications
We recommend that parents complete this form online using this ADM1 FORM.
Guidelines for completing the ADM1 form.
This form captures lots of important information and provides us with all the information we need in order to offer a space, arrange induction and to set your child up on our systems (providing we have space in your child's year group).
The application process
- Complete your ADM1 application form online by using the link above. If you need support completing this please contact the office.
- You will then receive confirmation of whether or not your application has been successful.
The decision letter will explain what you need to do next if you have been offered a space and what you can do if you would like to appeal the decision. - Once a space has been confirmed, you will need to be complete the Admission Form.
Applying for a place in our Nursery
These applications are processed by the school.
Nursery Applications
Please complete a paper application by printing the form below.
Please return your completed form to ravenswoodinfo@ekotrust.org.uk or bring it to the office.
Prospective Parent Visits
Here at Ravenswood Community Primary School we run regular tours for prospective parents.
There is an expectation that parents will want to visit the school before making an application.
Tours are led by either our Head teacher, Deputy Head teacher or Phase Leaders.
If you are considering sending your child to Ravenswood, please contact ravenswoodinfo@ekotrust.org.uk.
Nursery application forms
Primary school applications 2025/26
You must apply for a primary, infant or junior school place for the 2025/2026 school year by the closing date of Wednesday 15 January 2025.
This will give you the best chance of your child being offered a place at one of your preferred schools. For further information please read the guidance below.
Secondary school applications 2025/26
For children currently in Year 6
You must apply for a secondary school place for the 2025/2026 school year by the closing date of Thursday 31 October 2024.
This will give you the best chance of your child being offered a place at one of your preferred schools.