Starting primary school (Reception) September 2024
If your child’s date of birth falls between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020, the application process for your child to start school (Reception from September 2024) will open from November 2023.
Further information about starting primary school will be published online from 12 September 2023.
Changing primary school
If you are moving to (or within) Bracknell Forest and your child’s date of birth falls on or between the date of birth ranges in the table below you need to fill in an in-year application to transfer to a Bracknell Forest school.
| 0 | Year group | Date of birth range |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reception | 1 September 2018 to 31 August 2019 |
| 2 | Year 1 | 1 September 2017 to 31 August 2018 |
| 3 | Year 2 | 1 September 2016 to 31 August 2017 |
| 4 | Year 3 | 1 September 2015 to 31 August 2016 |
| 5 | Year 4 | 1 September 2014 to 31 August 2015 |
| 6 | Year 5 | 1 September 2013 to 31 August 2014 |
| 7 | Year 6 | 1 September 2012 to 31 August 2013 |
Starting secondary school (Year 7) September 2024
If your child’s date of birth falls between 1 September 2012 and 31 August 2013, the application process for your child to start Secondary School (Year 7, September 2024) will open from 12 September 2023.
Further information about starting secondary school will be published online from 12 September 2023.
Changing secondary school
If you are moving to (or within) Bracknell Forest and your child’s date of birth falls on or between the date of birth ranges in the table below you need to fill in an in-year application to transfer to a Bracknell Forest school.
| 0 | Year group | Date of birth range |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Year 7 | 1 September 2010 to 31 August 2012 |
| 2 | Year 8 | 1 September 2009 to 31 August 2011 |
| 3 | Year 9 | 1 September 2008 to 31 August 2010 |
| 4 | Year 10 | 1 September 2007 to 31 August 2009 |
| 5 | Year 11 | 1 September 2006 to 31 August 2008 |