School admissions - where to start

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) is now open.

See our starting primary school page for more information. 

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. 

Birth date ranges for primary school year groups
Year group Date of birth range
Reception 1 September 2018 to 31 August 2019
Year 1 1 September 2017 to 31 August 2018
Year 2 1 September 2016 to 31 August 2017
Year 3 1 September 2015 to 31 August 2016
Year 4 1 September 2014 to 31 August 2015
Year 5 1 September 2013 to 31 August 2014
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. 

Birth date ranges for secondary school year groups
Year group Date of birth range
Year 7 1 September 2010 to 31 August 2012
Year 8 1 September 2009 to 31 August 2011
Year 9 1 September 2008 to 31 August 2010
Year 10 1 September 2007 to 31 August 2009
Year 11 1 September 2006 to 31 August 2008

Contact information

School Admissions team