Reception – September 2026

Apply online for Reception September 2026 here

If your child’s fifth birthday is between 1 September 2026 and 31 August 2027 then you will need to apply for a reception place at a first, infant or primary school in readiness to start in September 2025.

If your child is in Year 4 at a first school in September 2025 you will need to apply for a place at middle school. 

Year 5 Admission Arrangements – please click here

For Nursery Admissions, please click here.

The table below gives more information on when your child is eligible to join the nursery or reception classes and when they will move on to middle school.

Date of birthStart ReceptionStart Middle School
1st Sep 2020 – 31st Aug 2021September 2025September 2030
1st Sep 2021- 31st Aug 2022September 2026September 2031
1st Sep 2020 – 31st Aug 2023September 2027September 2032
1st Sep 2021 – 31st Aug 2024September 2028September 2033
1st Sep 2024- 31st Aug 2025September 2029September 2034

Timetable for Admissions to First and Middle Schools for Enrolment in September 2026

DateEvent
1st November 2025Applications open
15th January 2026Applications close
16th April 2026National Offer Day