Admission Arrangements
Whilst we can advise parents on whether we have space in particular year groups, all admissions into Neville’s Cross are completed following the Durham County Council process for admitting children into school.
Reception Admissions September 2026
Visits to school for September 2026 places
- Tuesday 23rd September at 5:00pm
- Thursday 9th October at 5:00pm
- Saturday 15th November at 10:00am
- Thursday 2nd October at 10:00am
- Monday 6th October at 1:30pm
- Tuesday 21st October at 10:00am
Visit the Durham County Council website for information regarding the school admission process and primary school admissions.
To appeal against an admission decision visit: School admissions-appeals.
If you would like to discuss your SEND requirements in detail please contact the school to arrange an appointment.
Nursery Admissions
The school oversees all admission arrangements for our governor led school nursery. Our nursery admission limit is set at 26 children per session, however we can admit more than 26 children across different patterns of attendance. If you are thinking about applying for a nursery place, please complete the application form and return to Mrs Brannan, Head Teacher.
Our next show around event is Tuesday 10th June at 4.00pm - please call our school office or send us an email to book a place.
A Nursery Application Form can be found by clicking the link below
Come and have a look around!!
We would encourage prospective nursery families to come and have a look around our nursery prior to making an application and our current visit day is listed below. Please give us a call (0191 3842249) or send an email (nevillescross@durhamlearning.net) to book a place on our open event. These events are for parents/carers only and during your visit you will have the opportunity to look around the nursery setting and talk to the nursery and early years staff.
Nursery Application Timetable
Deadline for applications for admission in the spring term starting in January: 30th September
Deadline for applications for admission in the summer term starting after Easter: 31 January
Deadline for applications for admission in the autumn term, starting from September: 30th April