Fairfields Admissions
Fairfields Primary School opened in September 2017 with Years R – 3, Year 4 opened in September 2018, Year 5 in September 2019 and Year 6 opened in September 2020.
To apply for a place at Fairfields Primary School, please visit:
www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/schools-and-lifelong-learning/school-admissions
Fairfields Primary School is a purpose built school in the heart of the rapidly growing Fairfields development, part of the West Expansion Area, on the outskirts of Milton Keynes. The school is dedicated to serving the development of Fairfields and the admission criteria has been set to ensure places are protected for children living on the Fairfields development.
The Fairfields Primary School Admissions Policy reflects that of the Local Education Authority (Milton Keynes Council) and meet all requirements of the national Schools Admissions Code, Appeals Code and admissions legislation.
Admissions Criteria 2026-2027
Reception
Reception places are allocated by Milton Keynes Council (MKC). We have allocated our published admissions number (see relevant admission criteria below) and accepted additional local children. If you are moving into our catchment area of Fairfields, please click on the link below to enquire about applying for an in year place at the school.
Information for children starting Reception In September Click Here
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In Year Admissions
Consideration for 'in year admission' applications is for any child already in school and looking to move to Fairfields Primary School. For 'in year admissions' please contact Milton Keynes Council who currently handle our admissions and waiting list.
Key Stage 1 and 2 places are allocated by MKC.
Consideration for 'in year admission' applications is for any child already in school and looking to move to Fairfields Primary School (see relevant admission criteria above).
Admissions appeals for places in Reception in September 2026
- Following National Offer Day on, 16th April 2026, if you named Fairfields Primary School as one of your preferences and were unsuccessful, you have a right to appeal against the decision to an independent appeal panel.
- Please email admissions@fairfieldsprimary.co.uk to request an appeal form.
- Our Admission Appeals Timeline for pupils starting in Reception in September 2026 provides further information.
