Our Admissions

Welcome to Thythorn Field Primary School. We are a caring and inclusive school, taking great pride in the learning experiences we offer and the values we strive to foster. This is possible because of the close-knit family atmospherewe have and the expertise and commitment of all the staff. We believe a child’s education will only be successful if we work in partnership with parents/carers. As such, there will be many opportunities to visit the school and share in our activities, school functions and Parent’s Evenings.
 
Thythorn EYFS
 
Please book a school tour if you’d like to visit us, or explore our prospectus for more information.
 
Applications for places at our school are managed by Leicestershire County Council; the school does not deal with places directly. Please visit the Local Authority website (www.leicestershire.gov.uk/admissions) for advice and to apply online for a school place. Paper copies of application forms can be obtained by telephoning the Admissions Department on 0116 305 6684. Appeals are administered by Leicestershire County Council. You can access the appeals information here

Admissions Policy for September 2025

We currently have spaces in our Foundation Class for Autumn 2025

Applications have now closed for the 2025 year. Should parents still need to apply for a place for their child to start in August 2025, they can do so through Leicestershire Local Authority. This will be treated as a late application. If you are considering our school, arrange a tour guided by our Headteacher, please contact our school office. We look forward to showing you around and discussing how we can support your child.

Parents who have applied for a place for their child to start in August 2025 will receive notification of the school they have been allocated on Wednesday 16th April 2025. We will be in touch shortly after with confirmation of our transition process and key meeting dates for those who have been allocated a place at Thythorn. 

Our Catchment

Please also see below the catchment map for Thythorn Field Primary School. Any queries regarding this map should be made to the Admissions department at Leicestershire County Council.

Catchment Map Thythorn Field

Applications are welcome from families who live in and out of our catchment area. 

Applying for a place mid year for all year groups

We have a few places available in different year groups. Please contact the school to see if we can accommodate your child and to book a place to have a personal tour of the school with our Head teacher. 

If you are interested in a place for your child and wish to move them from another school during the academic year (this is called a mid term or mid year transfer), please call our office to find out if we have any places in the year group, before making an application to the Leicestershire Local Authority. 

Arrangements for 2025/26 Academic Year
The Governors of Thythorn Field Primary School have set an operational capacity for the academic year 2025/26.  This is to ensure that infant class size regulations of 30 are maintained in EYFS, Year 1 and Year 2. Once admissions in these classes reach 30, all applications will be refused, however families will still have the right of an appeal. The structure for 2025/26 is as follows: 

EYFS:             30
Year 1/2:        30  
Year 3:           30
Year 4:           30
Year 5:           30
Year 6:           30

Our Induction Process is detailed below
1. Tour of our school prior to applying – at your discretion
2. Autumn stay and play session for parents and children
3. Easter Egg hunt in the Spring Term
4. Tour of our school prior to applyingTeddy Bear's Picnic during the summer term
5. Nursery and home visits at the end of summer term
6. Parent workshop about expectations at the beginning of EYFS Autumn Term 1
7. Parents' Evening at the beginning of the year to provide feedback on progress

If you are interested in applying for our EYFS, contact the school office to arrange a visit.