Year R and Year 3 (Primary) Timeline

It is very important that your application form reaches your first preference school  or is submitted on-line by 12 o'clock midday on Friday 16 November 2007, at the very latest.

Timeline

Beginning of Autumn term  - infant, primary and junior schools issue CR2/CJ2 forms and brochures

16 November 2007 (by 12 o'clock midday) - Closing date for infant, primary and junior school applications

December 2007 - January 2008 - Admission authorities allocate places

11 January 2008 - Freezing date: Final date on which admissions team can consider any necessary or unavoidable changes e.g. change of address. New information or applications will not be considered until 8 February 2008

25 January 2008 - Single notification date - The admissions team writes to all parents to inform them of the outcome of their applications

From Mid-March 2008 - Appeals heard

September 2008 - Start school.

Applications received after the deadline

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered until after all on-time applications have been considered. Places may not be available in a local school for children moving into the area late in the school year. The admissions team will inform you of alternative places.

Applications for admission during the academic year

Applications for admission during the academic year 2008-2009 can be considered five school weeks in advance and the school may hold the place for four school weeks. Applications for admission the following September can be considered on 2 June 2008 and the school may hold the place from 9 June 2008.

Applying for a place in aided/foundation schools

Primary/Infant/Junior Schools

If you are applying for a place at an aided or foundation school, you should complete the CR2 (for admission to the reception class) or CJ2 (for admission to a junior school). Please contact the aided or foundation school and it will tell you if its own application form needs to be completed as well.