Reception 2027 Admissions

If your child was born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 or your child has agreement to delay entry to primary education until September 2027,  you will need to apply for a new reception school place to your home local authority.  

We would love for you to choose Cotham Gardens as your choice for your child's first year at school, and we're confident that our brilliant teachers and facilities would make this the right choice!

PAN Update

The Board of Trustees for Cotham Gardens Primary School has now determined the admission arrangements for the 2027/2028 academic year.

As part of this determination, the Pupil Admission Number (PAN) to be admitted to Reception has been reduced from 60 to 30, effective from 1st September 2027.

This decision follows a full consultation process held between 21st October 2025 and 2nd December 2025, during which parents, carers, staff, the Local Authority and other stakeholders were invited to provide feedback

Details of the consultation and supporting documentation can be found here: https://www.cothamgardens.co.uk/Pupil-Admission-Numbers-PAN-Consultation/

The updated admission arrangements — including the new PAN — are now available to view here: 

confirmed reception admission arrangements policy 2027 2028.pdf

Should you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to email office@cothamgardens.co.uk or call the main school office on 0117 377 2610.