Primary school admissions

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Primary school admissions
Information following National Offer Day
South Gloucestershire admission authority schools
Academies and voluntary aided schools
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Primary schools admissions

If your child was born between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020, you must apply for them to start primary school in September 2024. This is a very important decision and it is important that you read the South Gloucestershire Primary school admission guide before you apply. Applications for primary school admission must be submitted no later than 15 January 2024.

South Gloucestershire Council provide impartial advice, support, guidance and information about choosing a primary school. Remember there is no substitute for visiting the school(s) that you are considering. We suggest that you visit potential schools before making your preferences, as there are many things to consider such as travel arrangements. You can find your nearest primary schools on our schools directory. Please note, the distance shown is only intended as a guide and the actual distance used to process your application is measured in a direct line between the address point of the child’s home and a central point within the main school buildings using the Local Authority’s computerised mapping system.

Once you have read the primary school admission guide, you can either apply online or download and print the form. For more information about the online process please read the Apply online for a school place page.

It is important that you submit your application on time. Applications received after the closing date of the 15 January 2024 will only be looked at after the national offer day, which is the 16 April 2024.