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Starting primary school (reception)

Information for parents about applying for reception places for September 2024.

  1. Important dates
  2. When children can start primary school
  3. Choosing your school preferences
  4. Deferred and part-time starts
  5. Delaying a full year
  6. Summer born children
  7. Admission criteria
  8. Supplementary information forms
  9. Infant class sizes
  1. Transferring from nursery to school
  2. Transferring from infant to junior school
  3. Transferring to another primary school
  4. Transferring to secondary school
  5. Applications from abroad
  6. Free home to school transport
  7. Appeals and waiting lists
  8. Advice and support
  9. Getting ready to start school

14. Applications from abroad

For information please see the residency guidance about admission of children from overseas.

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Apply online for a school place

Apply online

The deadline to apply for a primary school place for September 2024 is 15 January 2024. Any applications received after the deadline will be classed as late.