RECEPTION 2026 APPLICATION INFORMATION
We will offer 60 Reception places for September 2026 entry. Applications must be made through the child's home local authority, by naming this school as one of the preferences on the Common Application Form (CAF). The closing date for Reception 2026 applications is Thursday 15 January 2026.
You must mention on the CAF if your child has an older sibling already attending the Academy. If you do not tell us about a sibling, we will not be able to take this into account when allocating places.
If your child is already at William Hulme's Grammar School Nursery, you still need to apply on the CAF via your local authority.
PLEASE REMEMBER, THERE IS NO AUTOMATIC TRANSFER FROM THE NURSERY TO RECEPTION CLASS
Applicants for Reception Class September 2026 entry must have a birth date between 01 September 2021 and 31 August 2022. Please see our Admissions Policy for information regarding the admission of children outside their normal age group.
If you wish to apply under the Medical and Social Needs (Exceptional Circumstances) criterion, you will need to provide written evidence to the school of your child’s significant social or medical needs, addressed to the Admissions Officer, William Hulme’s Grammar School, Spring Bridge Road, Manchester, M16 8PR. This must be sent directly to the school by the closing date of Thursday 15 January 2026.
Examples of significant medical or social circumstances which the Academy may be able to take into account would be:
- Your child has a sensory impairment and needs to walk to the closest school for safety reasons.
- Your child has a serious physical disability which means they are unable to walk long distances or use public transport, and this is your nearest school.
Please note that being in WHGS Nursery Class 2025-26 does not guarantee your child a place in Reception because there is no automatic transfer from Nursery to Reception.
Local authorities will communicate primary offers to parents/carers on Thursday 16 April 2026.