Applying for Reception

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Children starting school September 2025

If your child was born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021 they will be due to start Reception year in September 2025.

The application window for reception 2025 places opened on Thursday 12 September 2024 and closes at 11:59pm Wednesday 15 January 2025. 

Apply online

The quickest and easiest way to apply for a school place is online.

Apply online via the North Somerset portal

Paper applications

Alternatively, you can complete a paper application form. Please do not submit a paper application as well as an online application, one or the other is all that is required.

Completed paper applications can be emailed or posted using the contact details on the application form. 

If you are posting your application, it is recommended that you obtain independent proof of postage, such as recorded delivery. Please be aware that the application will need to reach North Somerset Council before the deadline.

All applications are processed by North Somerset Council School Admissions. Applications can be returned to the council, in person, by post or electronically. 

If your child attends our preschool and is in receipt of early years pupil premium or service premium, our admission arrangements have a supplementary information form (SIF) to be completed and submitted with your application for school (this includes online and paper applications). The SIF form should be completed and sent directly to the school before the 15 January 2025 deadline.  

Further information can be found in the Parents' Guide to Starting School, or you can contact School Admissions by email admissions@n-somerset.gov.uk  or telephone 01275 884 078.

It's really important to apply by the relevant closing date or you may not be considered in the first round of applications. If you miss the deadline, you can still apply. Late applications will be processed later in the year but may be less likely to get your preferred school.