This page relates to children born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023.
The process is for Bracknell Forest residents only. If you are not a Bracknell Forest resident, you will need to apply to your home local authority no matter what school you wish to apply for.
The application process will close on 15 January 2027. Applications received after this date will be considered late and processed in the second round.
The process is explained in The Guide to Primary Education 2027 to 2028. You must read this before applying.
If you are considering schools outside Bracknell Forest, you should also refer to the relevant schools' admission arrangements, which should be available on their websites.
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How to apply
You can apply online using the Citizen Portal.
If you have not used the Citizen Portal before, you will need to create an account before you can apply.
Please note:
- the online site (Citizens Portal) is down every day between midnight and 2am
- for any technical issues including password resets please email application.support@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
- the Citizen Portal will close at 11:59pm on 15 January 2027
Apply for a primary school place for September 2027
Supporting documents
Supporting documents can be uploaded with your online application or emailed to school.admissions@bracknell-forest.gov.uk.
For further guidance on supporting documents refer to The Guide to Primary Education 2027 to 2028.
Supplementary forms for Bracknell Forest schools can be found below.
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Supplementary Forms for schools outside Bracknell Forest
If you are applying for a school outside Bracknell Forest, you must check that school’s admission arrangements to see whether you need to send any supplementary forms or supporting information directly to the school or its admission authority.
Bracknell Forest School Admissions will not forward supplementary forms or supporting information to schools outside Bracknell Forest, so it is your responsibility to submit anything required by another admission authority by their deadline.
Do not send birth certificates or proof of address to other local authorities or schools. These documents should only be sent to Bracknell Forest School Admissions.
After you apply
Check your emails regularly. School Admissions may contact you for more information to verify your application.
Make sure all your supporting documents are submitted before the closing date.
You will receive your offer of a school place by email on Friday16 April 2027.
School Admissions cannot confirm offers over the phone.
When you receive your offer, you need to finalise your application by accepting or refusing the school place offered. This must be done by Friday 30 April 2027.
Failure to do so may result in the school place offered being withdrawn.
More details will be provided with your offer.
Check your emails regularly. School Admissions may contact you for more information to verify your application.
If you have applied before Friday 30 April 2027, your outcome letter will be sent to you shortly after Friday 7 May 2027.
School Admissions cannot confirm offers over the phone.
Further instructions for next steps will be provided in your outcome letter.
For advice on preparing your child for school, visit Starting Reception and Best Start in Life.