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When will September born start school?

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Boomerpup · 22/04/2025 13:11

Hi I need help to figure this out please!
my son was born on 4th September 2023, will he start school the September after he’s 5 (the cut off is 31st august) or can he start in the January after his 4th birthday? Thanks!

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ScrewedByFunding · 22/04/2025 13:32

Boomerpup · 22/04/2025 13:30

Thanks everyone, is it possible for him to start in the January of 2028 when he’s 4? I did this when I was a child but wasn’t sure if winter term starts were still a thing? My 4 year old is thriving at school and he will be beyond ready if he’s anything like her!

In short, no. He'll only be 3 on 31st August 2027 which as you've highlighted is the cut off date.

TheNightingalesStarling · 22/04/2025 13:32

No, they can't start early now.

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Boomerpup · 22/04/2025 13:30

Thanks everyone, is it possible for him to start in the January of 2028 when he’s 4? I did this when I was a child but wasn’t sure if winter term starts were still a thing? My 4 year old is thriving at school and he will be beyond ready if he’s anything like her!

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BatshitIsTheOnlyExplanation · 22/04/2025 13:12

In England he would start September 2028, the September after he turns 4 (although he'll actually be just five when he starts)

TheNightingalesStarling · 22/04/2025 13:12

He will start around his 5th birthday.

ScrewedByFunding · 22/04/2025 13:11

The year they turn 5 so September 2028.