School admissions hub

Your child is nursery age.

You can apply for a reception school place to start in September 2025 from 4 November 2024 to 15 January 2025.

Information about summer born children (born between April and August) [PDF].

Find out about early years and childcare.

Find out about early years and childcare.

Your child is currently in year 2

You can apply for a junior school place (year 3) to start in September 2025 from 4 November 2024 to 15 January 2025

If your child is already at a primary school, you do not need to apply for a junior school.

If you have moved to the area, or wish to change schools, you can apply outside of the normal school admission times by making an in-year admissions application.

If you want your child to go to a different school, discuss any concerns with your current school.  Changing schools can be very disruptive for children.

• First admission and transfer at junior

Your child is currently in year 6

You can apply for a secondary school place (year 7) to start in September 2025 from 5 August 2024 to 31 October 2024.

If you have moved to the area, or wish to change schools, you can apply outside of the normal school admission times by making an in-year admissions application.

If you want your child to go to a different school, discuss any concerns with your current school. Changing schools can be very disruptive for children.

• Primary to secondary transfer

If you have moved to the area, or wish to change schools, you can apply outside of the normal school admission times by making an in-year admissions application.

If you want your child to go to a different school, discuss any concerns with your current school. Changing schools can be very disruptive for children.

Your child is now over compulsory school age.

Young people must continue in full time education, training or employment until their 18^th birthday.

More information about school leaving age.