Children are usually grouped with children of the same age.
Starting school dates
Below is a table to show when your child would be starting school and when to apply for a school place.
| Date of birth | Starting school | When to apply |
|---|---|---|
| 1 September 2020 to 31 August 2021 | September 2025 | from 1 September 2024 to 15 January 2025 |
| 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2022 | September 2026 | from 1 September 2025 to 15 January 2026 |
| 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2023 | September 2027 | from 1 September 2026 to 15 January 2027 |
School year groups based on date of birth
The table below shows the date of birth of your child and which school year they would belong in.
| Date of birth | School year 2024/25 | Age |
|---|---|---|
| September 2006 to August 2007 | Year 13 | 17 to 18 |
| September 2007 to August 2008 | Year 12 | 16 to 17 |
| September 2008 to August 2009 | Year 11 | 15 to 16 |
| September 2009 to August 2010 | Year 10 | 14 to 15 |
| September 2010 to August 2011 | Year 9 | 13 to 14 |
| September 2011 to August 2012 | Year 8 | 12 to 13 |
| September 2012 to August 2013 | Year 7 | 11 to 12 |
| September 2013 to August 2014 | Year 6 | 10 to 11 |
| September 2014 to August 2015 | Year 5 | 9 to 10 |
| September 2015 to August 2016 | Year 4 | 8 to 9 |
| September 2016 to August 2017 | Year 3 | 7 to 8 |
| September 2017 to August 2018 | Year 2 | 6 to 7 |
| September 2018 to August 2019 | Year 1 | 5 to 6 |
| September 2019 to August 2020 | Reception | 4 to 5 |