Year groups for academic year 2024 to 2025
Nursery
Born between:
- 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2022: nursery (reception 2026)
- 1 September 2020 to 31 August 2021: nursery (reception 2025)
For help and advice with nurseries and childcare, contact the family information service
Apply for a reception place to start in September 2025
Primary school
Born between:
- 1 September 2019 to 31 August 2020: reception
- 1 September 2018 to 31 August 2019: year 1
- 1 September 2017 to 31 August 2018: year 2
- 1 September 2016 to 31 August 2017: year 3
- 1 September 2015 to 31 August 2016: year 4
- 1 September 2014 to 31 August 2015: year 5
- 1 September 2013 to 31 August 2014: year 6
Apply for a school place in Reception to year 6
Apply for a Year 7 place to start in September 2025
High school
Born between:
- 1 September 2012 to 31 August 2013: year 7
- 1 September 2011 to 31 August 2012: year 8
- 1 September 2010 to 31 August 2011: year 9
- 1 September 2009 to 31 August 2010: year 10
- 1 September 2008 to 31 August 2009: year 11
Apply for a school place in year 7 to year 11
Sixth form and college
Born between:
- 1 September 2007 to 31 August 2008: year 12
- 1 September 2006 to 31 August 2007: year 13
For help and advice with sixth forms and colleges see our youth and connexions service