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.

When to apply for a school place

Date of birth	Starting school	When to apply
1 September 2019 to 31 August 2020	September 2024	from 1 September 2023 to 15 January 2024
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

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.

Which school year to apply for

Date of birth	School year 2023/24	Age
September 2005 to August 2006	Year 13	17 to 18
September 2006 to August 2007	Year 12	16 to 17
September 2007 to August 2008	Year 11	15 to 16
September 2008 to August 2009	Year 10	14 to 15
September 2009 to August 2010	Year 9	13 to 14
September 2010 to August 2011	Year 8	12 to 13
September 2011 to August 2012	Year 7	11 to 12
September 2012 to August 2013	Year 6	10 to 11
September 2013 to August 2014	Year 5	9 to 10
September 2014 to August 2015	Year 4	8 to 9
September 2015 to August 2016	Year 3	7 to 8
September 2016 to August 2017	Year 2	6 to 7
September 2017 to August 2018	Year 1	5 to 6
September 2018 to August 2019	Reception	4 to 5