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

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.