Admissions

Starting Primary School

Children who were born between 1 September 2017 and 31 August 2018 can start primary school from September 2021 (the beginning of the academic year after their 4th birthday).

The deadline for applying for a place is 15th January 2022.

Use the links below to find out everything you need to know about enrolling your child into primary school.

Please also read the Parents' Guide to Education in Shropshire for more information on the admissions process.

When can I apply?

Click this link to be taken to the Shropshire website and find all the information about applying for primary school.

Who do I apply to?

Click here to find out who you should apply to for a school place.

How do I apply?

Click here for a guide on how to apply for a school place or transfer a child schools.

Was my application successful?

Click here for all the Information about how and when you will be advised whether your application was successful.

Unsuccessful applications

Click here to see what you can do if your child doesn't get into the school you applied for.

How were school places allocated?

Click here for a breakdown of how school places were allocated in Shropshire.