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The government has announced that England will move to Plan B in response to the risks of the Omicron variant. See Covid-19 advice and information.
Help filling in the form, preferencing schools, what to do if you are moving house, and other special circumstances that might affect your application.
Tips and advice on filling in the school admissions form, advice on listing schools in order of preference, and how to make changes.
Advice about permanent residence, what to do if you move house, applying to schools across county boundaries, and arriving from overseas.
Guidance for separated families, looked after children, social, medical or special educational needs, Armed Forces families, and more.
Usually, children start reception the September after their fourth birthday. However, applications can sometimes be deferred.
