Admissions timetable
The timetable for applying for a primary school place is as follows.
Starting reception school
If your child was born between 1 September 2013 and 31 August 2014, you must apply for their reception school place for September 2018.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 1 November 2017 | Application period opens |
| Monday 15 January 2018 | Application period closes for on-time applications |
| Monday 16 April 2018 | Notification of offers are available from 12:30am |
Applications received after the closing date are treated as late applications. This means there will be far less chance of your child being offered a place at the school you want.
Transfer to junior school – year 3
If your child was born between 1 September 2010 and 31 August 2011, you must apply for a junior school place for September 2018.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 1 November 2017 | Application period opens |
| Monday 15 January 2018 | Application period closes for on-time applications |
| Monday 16 April 2018 | Notification of offers are available from 12:30am |
Applications received after the closing date are treated as late applications. This means there will be far less chance of your child being offered a place at the school you want.
Transfer to another school between September 2017 and July 2018
You can apply for your child's transfer to another school – called an in-year application.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 1 August 2017 | Application period opens for the school year. |
You should complete your application in good time to have the best chance of getting a place at a school you would like your child to attend.