School year groups
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Find out what school year group your child is in and what school application to make.
| Child birth date | School year group | School admissions application |
|---|---|---|
| 1 September 2020 to 31 August 2021 | Reception (starting in September 2025) | Primary reception application |
| 1 September 2019 to 31 August 2020 | Reception | In-year primary application |
| 1 September 2018 to 31 August 2019 | Year 1 | In-year primary application |
| 1 September 2017 to 31 August 2018 | Year 2 Year 3 (from September 2025) |
In-year primary application Transfer from infant to junior school |
| 1 September 2016 to 31 August 2017 | Year 3 | In-year primary application |
| 1 September 2015 to 31 August 2016 | Year 4 | In-year primary application |
| 1 September 2014 to 31 August 2015 | Year 5 | In-year primary application |
| 1 September 2013 to 31 August 2014 | Year 6 Year 7 (from September 2025) |
In-year primary application Transfer to secondary school application |
| 1 September 2012 to 31 August 2013 | Year 7 | In-year secondary application |
| 1 September 2011 to 31 August 2012 | Year 8 | In-year secondary application |
| 1 September 2010 to 31 August 2011 | Year 9 Year 10 (from September 2025) | In-year secondary application Admissions to a University Technology College or Studio School |
| 1 September 2009 to 31 August 2010 | Year 10 | In-year secondary application |
| 1 September 2008 to 31 August 2009 | Year 11 | In-year secondary application |
| 1 September 2007 to 31 August 2008 | Year 12 | Apply directly to school or college |
| 1 September 2006 to 31 August 2007 | Year 13 | Apply directly to school or college |