Welcome to our website! Thank you for taking the time to get to know our school and the community we serve. At Mill Rythe Infant School, we believe that every child deserves a nurturing, inspiring and safe environment where they can thrive both academically and emotionally. With a strong focus on early years development, creativity, and building confidence, our curriculum is designed to spark curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. Parents are valued partners in their child’s education and we would love to welcome you into our school for a tour. Choosing Mill Rythe means giving your child the very best start to their school journey. If you would like to join our school community we strongly encourage a visit which can be arranged via our school office. You will have the chance to ask questions, view our school and share your child's current learning experiences.

Starting school in September 2026

We have a number of opportunities for prospective parents and children to tour our school on various days of the week including weekends and evenings:

Just call us on 02392 465531 to let us know you are coming!

If your child was born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022, they will be eligible to start school in the school year beginning September 2026. For information about the application process please visit https://www.hants.gov.uk/educationandlearning/admissions/applicationprocess/yearR

When places are allocated, we will contact you with a welcome pack including transition details. These communications will be sent to the contact registered with HCC admissions. If you have any queries please contact the school office. We look forward to meeting you and your child.

Our admission policies and further information about catchment and applications can be found below. 

• Admission Policy-2024-2025 – approved by governors.pdf

Links to School Catchment Maps

Please read our admission policy to find out how our catchment area is used. To find a list of schools in your catchment area please select the link below:

• https://maps.hants.gov.uk/SchoolCatchmentAreaFinder/

Applying for an In-Year school place

All on time applications during the normal admissions rounds are considered in accordance with our published Admissions Policy. All applications for a school place made outside of the normal admissions rounds are subject to the same criteria as applications made during the main admissions round and places will be allocated in accordance with our published Admissions Policy. Applications should be made via the Hampshire admissions portal here. Where parents do not have access to the internet, a paper copy of the application form can be requested from the School Office. Once completed it will then need to be sent to the Hampshire admissions team.

Parents will be notified of the outcome of their In-Year application in writing within 10 school days.

Year R Appeals

• 2024-School-Admission-Appeals-Timetable-YearR-Year3.docx

  Please see below for the 2025 School Admissions Appeals Timetable.