Help understanding when to apply for Primary School

[Zarra76]

Good morning

I need some help my son was born Jan 2013 and I know that I am probably worrying but when do I apply for his primary school place? He is currently at Nursery and I don't know the age on when to apply for Infant school/primary School.

This is my only child so this is all a tad new to me

Thanks

[ilovepowerhoop]

so he isnt even 2 yet? Will it be state/private? He wont go to school until 2017 so you have plenty of time yet.

[coppertop]

If you're in England you would apply between September 2016 and mid-January 2017. Your son would start school in September 2017.

[Zarra76]

Hi Ilovepowerhoop

No he's 2 in January, yeah I know I am a tad early but just want to understand how it all works.

It will be state school

[Zarra76]

Thanks Coppertop, yeah we are based in West Yorkshire

[3bunnies]

For English state schools it is just before he turns 4 to start when he is 4.5. You can check admission criteria now although they might change. If you are wanting a faith school then you might need to baptise him now and start attending church if you don't already. Some schools ask for 3yr attendance record. You can also check that there is no priority for children attending the school nursery - although this is unusual.

[Zarra76]

Thanks for your help everyone

[Kookydooda]

Look on your local council website

[LIZS]

You'd submit an application in Jan 2017 for a state Reception place to start Sept 2017.

[hollie84]

Start looking the September before he starts and make sure you have done the application by 15th January.