Thank you for your interest in Thoresby Vale Primary Academy.
At Thoresby Vale Primary Academy, we are committed to inspiring and empowering confident, independent children. We want every child to develop a positive mindset, a strong sense of self, and the knowledge to thrive in the world.
Advice on how to apply can be found below, including links to the online application form.
Please see in-year transitions and school transfers for year 1 to year 6 applications.
Admission window opens Monday 3 November 2025
Admission window closes Thursday 15 January 2026
National Offer Day is Thursday 16 April 2026
For the full information on key dates for applications, please visit Nottinghamshire county council website key dates information.
Nottinghamshire County Council continues to administer the admissions process for Thoresby Vale Primary Academy and entry is based on the admission arrangements which can be found below.
Nottinghamshire County Council plans for the academy to start by accepting 120 children and gradually increase to 210 children over a number of years, becoming a one-form entry primary school. The table below shows how these places will be distributed.
| 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | 2030-31 | 2031-32 | |
| Reception | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Year 1 | 15 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Year 2 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Year 3 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Year 4 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Year 5 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 30 |
| Year 6 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| Total | 120 | 135 | 150 | 165 | 180 | 195 | 210 |
You can find full details of how to apply on the Nottinghamshire County Council website, including links to the online application form.
As well as exploring our website we welcome you to get in touch to find out if Thoresby Vale Primary Academy is the right choice for your child.