As we are a local authority maintained school, Durham School Admissions deal with and process both applications for Reception places and in year transfers. Visit the Durham County Council School Admissions website for information regarding the school admission process for primary school admissions, including information on oversubscription criteria and requests for school delay or deferred entries. School places and admissions – Durham County Council.
To appeal against an admission decision visit: Appeal against the offer of a school place – Durham County Council
Our published admission number is 30 pupils per year.
Applications for Reception places in September 2026
The window for applications for Reception school places for children due to start school in September 2026 is open now will close on January 15th 2026. School admissions at the Local Authority organise this and details of how to apply can be seen on pdf below:-
If you would like to visit the school, we are hosting an Open Afternoon on September 18th with tour tours each hour from 1.30pm to 5.30pm inclusive. If this date is inconvenient, please contact the School Office to arrange an appointment.
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
At Montalbo Nursery and Primary School we value the abilities and achievements of all pupils and are committed to providing the best possible environment for learning for each pupil. All pupils follow the national curriculum at a level and pace that is appropriate to their abilities. We believe in personalised learning and our curriculum is tailored to meet individual pupils needs. At times, and when it is felt appropriate, interventions and modifications to the curriculum may be implemented.
If you would like to discuss your SEND requirements in detail, please contact the school to arrange an appointment.