Admissions
Nottinghamshire County Council manages applications for Reception places and admission appeals for Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School.
School Admission Arrangements 2028-2029 - NCC comm/VC consultation
This year, the consultation for the admission arrangements for 2028-2029 for all community and voluntary controlled schools in Nottinghamshire will be open between 5 October 2026 and 22 November 2026.
A summary of the consultation is attached, and the full proposed arrangements are available on our public website
Reception admissions for September 2027
Applications for a Reception place for September 2027 open on Monday 2 November 2026 and close on Friday 15 January 2027.
Applications are made through Nottinghamshire County Council. Parents and carers are encouraged to apply by the closing date and to use all four preferences available on the application where appropriate.
Before applying, families should read the published admission arrangements and oversubscription criteria for each school they are considering.
You can apply and find further information through the Nottinghamshire County Council Schools Admissions Hub.
School Tours for New Starters
We would be pleased to welcome prospective parents and carers to Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School for a tour of the school.
Tours are led by the Headteacher and are an opportunity to see the school during the working day, find out more about life at Mapperley Plains and ask any questions you may have.
Our tours for families considering a Reception place for September 2027 will take place during the autumn term on selected dates below,
2027 Reception tour dates:
- Thursday 12 November 2026 at 10.00am
- Thursday 12 November 2026 at 4.00pm
- Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 10.00am
- Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 4.00pm
Booking is required. Please contact the school office on 0115 964 9360 to reserve a place.
Nursery admissions
The school manages applications for places in our Nursery, known as Foundation 1 or F1.
Children may be offered a place from the term following their third birthday, subject to availability. A Nursery place does not guarantee a place in Reception. Parents and carers must apply separately for Reception through Nottinghamshire County Council.
To enquire about a Nursery place, please contact the school office on 0115 964 9360 or email admin@mapperleyplains.notts.sch.uk.
If you would like to visit our nursery, we would be delighted to welcome you. Our next planned nursery visit will take place on Thursday 5th November at 4:00pm. An additional visit date will be confirmed shortly.
