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title: "Starting Reception in September 2026"
url: "https://crosscanonby.cumbria.sch.uk/news/2025-09-03-starting-reception-in-september-2026"
school: "Crosscanonby St John's C of E Primary School"
---

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## Starting Reception in September 2026

*3 September 2025*

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The start of the autumn term sees the beginning of the process for admission to the Reception year group in September 2026.

The following information is available on the Councils Website:

**https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/schools-and-education/apply-school-place-or-change-schools/school-brochures-and-documents**

This includes:

· Information leaflet ‘Starting School in September 2026 - Entry to the Reception year group’ – if you require a hard copy, please contact the school office.

· A copy of the Local Authority's (LA’s) booklet ‘Starting school in Cumberland - September 2026’.

For this round of applications, parents are asked to make their application online (up until the closing date of 15 January 2026) by visiting Cumberland Councils website: **www.cumberland.gov.uk.**

If you are are unable to apply online, a copy of the common application form is available on the Cumberland Council website, or by contacting the School Admissions Team – 01228 221582. Completed paper forms should be returned to school as soon as possible, but no later than 15 January 2026.

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Crosby
Maryport
Cumbria
CA15 6RX
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