Moving from infant to junior school

If your child was born between 1 September 2018 and 31 August 2019 and is in Year 2 at a separate infant school, you need to apply for a Year 3 place at a junior school for admission in September 2026.

Key Dates

• Apply by: 15 January 2026
• Offer Day: 16 April 2026

Late applications are processed after Offer Day and may reduce your chances of getting a preferred school.

How to Apply

• Apply online via the Capita Citizen Portal.
• You’ll need to register an account if you don’t already have one.
• You can choose up to three schools. List them in order of preference.
• Submit your application before the deadline. You can edit it until 15 January, but must re-submit for changes to count.

Make an application

Changing Your Application

You will be able to log back in and view or edit your application until 15 January 2026.
However, you must re-submit your application for any changes to be considered.
Changes made after this date will be treated as late applications and cannot be made online.

What Happens Next

• If you applied online, you’ll receive an email on Offer Day.
• If you applied by post, you’ll receive a letter.
• If you applied late, expect your outcome in late May.

Important Notes

• This process is only for separate junior schools.
• If you want to apply for a primary or junior and infant school for Year 3, you must wait and apply after 1 May 2026 using an in-year application.
• If your child is in Year 2 at an infant school, we recommend applying for a junior school place now, even if you plan to apply elsewhere later.

If You Live Outside Rotherham

• Only apply through Rotherham Council if you live in Rotherham.
• If you live elsewhere, apply via your home local authority.
• Applications from non-Rotherham residents made directly to us will be disregarded.

Fraudulent Applications

We check addresses against official records. If false or misleading information is provided, any offer made may be withdrawn.

Additional information

Download primary school application guide

Download the Supplementary Information Form for Brampton Ellis CE Primary

Need Help?

Contact the Admissions Team if you have questions.

Contact the School Admissions Team