Apply for a Reception Place

Children in Birmingham can start school (reception) in the September after their fourth birthday.

Example: If your child was born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022, they will be able to start school in September 2026.

Parents can apply for a place in the Autumn of the year before their child turns 4. You must apply for a place as soon as possible:

attendance at a nursery class does not give a child automatic priority for a place
do not wait until your child is five years old, or your preferred school may already be full