We warmly welcome applications from families who wish their child to join our school community. 

If you are considering applying for a place at Elson Junior School, we encourage you to visit us and see our school in action. Tours can be arranged by contacting the school office. Our staff will be happy to answer any questions and provide further information about life at our school. 

In-Year Admissions 

In-year admissions are applications made outside the normal Year 3 entry point, for example: 

• Moving to a new school during the academic year 

• Applying for a Year 3 place after the September intake 

• Applying for a place in Years 4, 5, or 6 

All in-year admissions are coordinated by the Local Authority. 

Apply for an In-Year School Place 

Applications can be completed through the Hampshire County Council Admissions website, where the relevant forms and guidance are available. Please click on the link below: 

School admissions | Education and learning | Hampshire County Council 

If a year group is full, applicants will be placed on a waiting list. Places are allocated in accordance with the Hampshire County Council admissions criteria. Further details can be found in the Admissions Policy below. 

For further information regarding the criteria used to allocate school places, please contact the Hampshire County Council Admissions Team on 0300 555 1377. 

We aim to notify parents and carers of the outcome of their application within 10 school days. Where this is not possible, a response will always be provided within 15 school days. 

If you have any questions about admissions or would like further information, please contact the school office, where a member of our team will be happy to help. 

Admissions Policy

You can check Hampshire County Council’s website for more information. Our admission policies are below.

27.01.2026: With agreement of the Local Authority, our current Year 4 has an Admission Limit of 70.