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Reception Places

Children are eligible to start school full time in the September after their 4th birthday, and they must have started by the term after they turn 5.

Key dates	Event
4th November 2024	Application window opens
15th January 2025	Application window closes
29th January 2025	Last date for confirmation of change of address
16th April 2025	National Offer Day: Offer letters emailed to those who applied online, and letters sent by second-class post for paper applications
30th April 2025	Closing date for late or amended applications Closing date to respond to offers made on 16 April and to join continued interest list
3rd September 2025	Reception pupils start school

The school office will contact you in the summer term, if you are offered a place at Bayards Hill Primary School and accept it.