Enrolling your child at Newtown Primary School
Here at Newtown Primary School, we pride ourselves on our ability to understand the needs of every child and this is reflected in our approach to the admissions process.
Admissions Process
Applications for primary school places in September 2025 are open from Wednesday 4th September to Wednesday 15th January. You must apply within this time period.
There are three ways that you can apply:
Apply via the Online Portal
This is the recommended
way to apply.
You can apply via
the Citizen Portal
on Cumberland Council’s website.
Email
application form
You can complete the form
via a Word template.
Email your
completed form to: school.admissions@cumberland.gov.uk
Post
application form
You can either post your form to
School Admissions and Appeals,
Cumberland Council, PO Box 415,
Carlisle, CA1 9GU or drop it into our
school and we will send it for you.
Need help?
If you need any support with your application form, please contact us and we can help you every step of the way.
Visit Our School
We would love to show you around our school! If you would like to arrange a visit to Newtown Primary School, please let us know so we can arrange a mutually suitable time.
What happens next?
The council will email you the outcome of your application on Wednesday 16th April (or the next working day) if you apply online, or they will post a letter to you on this date if you apply using a paper form.
