Primary School Admissions
You might think we automatically know which children will be
starting school for the first time – but we don’t. Families are
moving in and out of Cheshire East all the time. Or, you may think
that because you have an older child already at school you will not
need to apply now for your younger child – this is not the
case!
It is important to note that the application process
begins in the September 12 months before your child is due to start
school.
The law states that children must start their education at the
beginning of the term after their 5th birthday.
However, under the Council's policy children may start
earlier, as any child reaching the age of five between 1
September and 31 August may be admitted to school on the first day
of the autumn term in September. Admission can be deferred until
January, if preferred, but applications for both intakes take place
at the same time.
September 2013 Admissions
| Child's Fifth Birthday |
Examples |
Compulsory School Age |
Council's Policy |
| 1 Sept - 31 Dec |
Born Sept 2008 - Dec 2008 |
Spring Term 2014 |
Autumn 2013 |
| 1 Jan - 31 Mar |
Born Jan 2009 - Mar 2009 |
Summer Term 2014 |
Autumn 2013 |
| 1 Apr - 31 Aug |
Born Apr 2009 - Aug 2009 |
Autumn Term 2014 |
Autumn 2013 |
We always advise that you refer to our information booklets for more information about
the process before completing your application for a school
place.
As applications are prioritised on the basis of determined admission arrangements, you are
advised to read the arrangements relevant to your preferred
schools.
Application for In Year Transfers
Local Authorities have a statutory duty to coordinate all In
Year applications. Applications for school places ‘In Year’
are for admission after the first day of the school year into
the relevant age group* or into any other year group. More
information on these applications can be found on the In Year webpage.
September 2012 Admissions
Parent and carers of children born between 1st September
2007 and 31st August 2008 should be aware that your
child was due to start school in September 2012, or January
2013 as a deferred entry. Please contact the Admissions
service, details below, if you have not yet applied.
For further information on in year
admissions please refer to our web pages.