Admissions
School Admissions
Parents and carers should contact Nottinghamshire County Council in relation to:
- Reception applications
- In-year admissions
- Admission appeals
- Admission arrangements
- Catchment information
Please see the links below for further information.
Determined Admission Arrangements
Nottinghamshire County Council’s (NCC) admission arrangements for 2027-2028 were approved on 12 February 2026. Following the call-in period, the arrangements are now determined.
The admission arrangements for all own admission authority schools in the Nottinghamshire area will be made available on the Nottinghamshire County Council website when they are received by the County Council.
Objections to admission arrangements for maintained schools and academies can be made to the Schools Adjudicator, who may investigate admission arrangements that do not comply with the School Admissions Code or relevant legislation.
Admission to Reception (F2) and In-Year Admissions
Admission to Reception (F2) to Year 6 at Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School is managed by Nottinghamshire County Council Central Admissions Team. Telephone: 0300 500 8080
For further information on how to apply and guidance regarding the admissions process, please visit the Nottinghamshire County Council website using the links above.
If you would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the school office on 0115 9649360 or admin@mapperleyplains.notts.sch.uk.
Admission to Nursery (Foundation 1)
We determine our own admissions for entry to our Nursery (Foundation 1).
Places in F1 can be offered from the term after a child’s third birthday. All sessions are term time only and follow the same term dates as school.
Children progress to full-time education during the academic year in which their fifth birthday falls.
Please note that a place in F1 does not guarantee a place in Reception. Reception places must be formally applied for through Nottinghamshire County Council.
Additional Admissions Information
View details for primary, infant, junior and secondary schools in Nottinghamshire, including:
- catchment areas
- how places are allocated
- advice on choosing a school
- when to apply for a school place
Please visit the Nottinghamshire County Council website for further information.