New Intake Reception 2026

If you have a child who is due to start school in September 2026, we would be delighted to give you a tour of the school so that you can see what life is like here at Radipole. Please do get in touch, and we will happily discuss days and times for tours.

You can ring Mrs Bowden or Mrs Miller in the school office on 01305 783353, or email us at office@radipole.dorset.sch.uk.

If you want to find out more about life at Radipole, please do follow our Facebook page, which is frequently updated with events and classroom learning experiences.

Please note that the closing date for applications to Dorset Council for a primary school place is 15th January 2026.

If you apply by the closing date, Dorset Council will let you know your outcome on 16th April 2026.

Starting school for the first time - Dorset Council

Forms to complete and return

School Admission Form

Once you have received your offer of a place at Radipole from Dorset Admissions, please complete and return the School Admission Form (below) and return it to the school office, by email or in person, by Friday 15 May 2026. Paper copies are available in the school office. Do call the school office if you need help or advice.

Please email the School Admission Form to Mrs Bowden in the school office: lbowden@radipole.dorset.sch.uk. Alternatively, you may return a paper copy to the school office in person.

Reception Record Sheet 

A form for 2026 will be added here later, when Dorset Admissions have offered places. Once you have been offered a place, please complete the form below. All information goes direct to the Reception teachers.

Welcome to Reception 2025 Parent Form

Talk to Parents and Carers (re New Intake Children Arriving in September 2026)

Information will be added here in the Summer Term 2026.

Pupil Premium

Please could all parents read the letter attached below. If you are in receipt of certain benefits, the school can receive extra funding from the Government; this will really make a positive difference to the opportunities and facilities the school can provide. Please use the information in the letter to apply online, as the extra money is very valuable, and the school will otherwise miss out on money it is eligible for.

Meet the Teacher Appointments

There will be an opportunity to meet your child’s teacher before your child starts school.

Dates and times will be available here in the Summer Term 2026.

This will be for parents/carers and their child to talk to their new teacher. You will have the opportunity to discuss any concerns or worries, and you can share all the brilliant, unique qualities your child has.

Classroom Visits for Your Child

More information about visits will be available sometime in the Summer Term 2026.

Your Child's Start in September

Information about your child's starting date will be added here sometime in the Summer Term 2026.