Finding a primary school

[jeyan11]

I am new to this country and resides in cowley, uxbridge. Havent got any idea about schools or educational system here. My son is 2008 Aug born, and i beleive 2011 sep he is starting his primary. if anyone in cowley please advice which school is best in uxbridge and when should i apply. Thank u all:)

[purpleturtle]

I'm not in Uxbridge, so I can't help at all about which school, but I think you've got an extra year.

Your son will be due to start Reception in September 2012 when he has just turned 4. You have time to look at schools, and will probably need to apply about this time next year.

He would be eligible for a place at pre-school from next September. A good way to find out about them is to go to some local parent-toddler groups and ask around.

[DilysPrice]

schoolsfinder.direct.gov.uk/
is a good place to start - enter your postcode and you'll get a list by distance.

[jeyan11]

Well, thanks alot bz now only i understood pre school is defferent frm reception.

[IndigoBell]

Whitehall is far far better than Cowley :)

[Runoutofideas]

He would start his pre-school year (aged 3-4) in Sept 2011 and his reception year (aged 4-5) in 2012. Some schools have pre-schools attached to them, other pre-schools are completely separate places. I don't know your area to know how it works there.

[IndigoBell]

Nurseries are attached to schools here. I think you need to apply for a nursery place at the school you have chosen.