This year’s application round for Reception places for September 2019 is now open.
By law a child does not have to start school until the term following the fifth birthday. However, most children start school in the September following the fourth birthday.
Applying for a Reception school place to start September 2019.
By law a child does not have to start school until the term following the fifth birthday. However, most children start school in the September following the fourth birthday.
If your child was born between 1st September 2014 and 31st August 2015 they are due to start school in September 2019 and you will need to apply for a school place by 15th January 2019. All children will be offered a full time place. All admissions are administered by the Local Authority.
You can apply by completing an application online at www.wiltshire.gov.uk.
On 16th April 2019 letters will be dispatched to all parents who submitted an application form by the January deadline, offering a place at one school. If you have been refused a place at your preferred school you can appeal.
Applications received after the January deadline will be considered after the first round and this means that the outcome of your application will not be determined until late June 2019 at the earliest.
Contact Details
Email: admissions@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01225 713010
Fax: 01225 713775
School Admissions
Wiltshire Council
County Hall
Trowbridge
BA14 8JN
To complete your application form online click here.
To Read A Parents Guide to Finding a Primary School Place click here.
To Read Wiltshire Determined Admissions Arrangements 2017-18 click here
To Read Wiltshire Determined Co-ordinated Scheme 2017-18 click here
To Read Wiltshire Determined Admissions Arrangements 2018-19 click here
To Read Wiltshire Determined Co-ordinated Scheme 2018-19 click here
