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Do you have to register for primary school?

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brandnewmummy · 14/12/2006 18:38

This is probably a really silly question but if you want your child to go to a primary school in the area you live do you have to put their name down or does it happen automatically?

DS is only 4 months so I'm worrying far too early (always need something to worry about!) but apparently the primary school on our road is very good and people keep scaring me with stories of having to register children before they're even born to get places in good schools!

Daren't phone the school because they'll think I'm stupid and tell me to phone back in four years!!

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beckybrastraps · 14/12/2006 18:40

You apply the year before they start. Everyone does the same. Relax!

bundle · 14/12/2006 18:40

you normally apply at the beginning of the year they're due to go to school - my dd2 is 4 this spring and will go to school in sept so we have to apply by the end of january (you need to apply to the LEA and the school directly in our case as it's a faith school)

foxtrottothefestivegrotto · 14/12/2006 18:44

Here we had to apply before the october half term the year before they are due to start.

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brandnewmummy · 14/12/2006 18:47

Thank you - knew I was worrying about nothing! Right now need to find something else to fret about...!

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steffy1 · 15/12/2006 11:19

you can apply on line with my coucil

be careful though, and keep an eye on the local press for dates-i missed mine and had to appeal

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