Admissions
Prospective Parent Tours 2025/26
If you would like a guided tour around our school, please contact the School Office by emailing admin@markeaton.derby.sch.uk
If your child is due to start Foundation Stage in September 2026, we have arranged the following dates to introduce you and your child to the school and their classroom setting (details will be emailed to you separately)
Friday 30th January - 3.45pm
Markeaton Primary School admissions are handled by Derby City Council Admissions' Department. To find out about our school admission and appeal arrangements, please visit Apply for a primary school transfer - Derby City Council or telephone 01332 956 988.
Link Up Dates for Children Starting FS2 in September 2026
Children who are allocated a place at Markeaton Primary School are invited to visit school during our Link Up sessions. These sessions are part of transitioning into school and give the children and their families opportunity to meet our staff prior to starting in September.
The dates for these sessions are:
Link Up 1 - Monday 29th June 2026 (3.40pm - 4.40pm)
Link Up 2 - Wednesday 8th July 2026 (1.45pm - 3.00pm)
Link Up 3 - Thursday 16th July 2026 (1.45pm - 3.00pm)
Primary School Appeals |
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National closing date for applications for Foundation Stage 2 September 2026 |
Thursday 15th January 2026 |
| National offer date for all Infant/Junior School and Primary Schools | Thursday 16th April 2026 |
| Closing date for all Infant, Junior and Primary school appeals for Community or Voluntary Controlled Schools and Academies that buy into the Council's Sold Service | TBC |
| Infant/Junior and Primary School appeal hearing dates for Community or Voluntary Controlled Schools and Academies that buy into the Council's Sold Service |
TBC |
| Catch Up Week | TBC |
Markeaton Primary School Information Booklet for New Starters
Home School Agreement EYFS and Key Stage One (Year Groups: Reception - Year 2)
Home School Agreement Key Stage Two (Year Groups: 3 - 6)
Free School Meals Application Form