Reception Starters 2024

STARTING PRIMARY SCHOOL – SEPTEMBER 2024 ADMISSION TO PRIMARY SCHOOLS FOR HALTON RESIDENTS

The attached  booklet produced by Halton Borough Council sets out the arrangements for the admission of children in to reception class for the academic year beginning in September 2024. The booklet contains important information, which you should read carefully before making the important decision of expressing a preference for a school (or schools) for your children to attend. I hope you will find it helpful and informative. It is also beneficial to visit the school(s) you are interested in before submitting your application. 

It is extremely important that you complete and submit your application before the closing date of 15th January 2024, as a late application will normally only be considered after the main allocation of places has taken place and this may result in you not obtaining a place at your preference school(s). 

If your child was born between 01/09/2019 and 31/08/2020, or if you requested a deferred entry to primary school and that has been agreed for your child for September 2024, they are eligible to commence Primary School in September 2024.

We are pleased to advise that the Admission to Primary School 2024 booklet which explains the arrangements is also available online at www.halton.gov.uk/schooladmissions 

It is highly advised that you read this booklet, and then complete the online application available at www.halton.gov.uk/schooladmissions. If any of your preferred schools are in other local authority areas you will need to visit their websites for details on the admission policies and oversubscription criteria.

If you do not have access to the internet, then please call or email the School Admissions Team, or drop into one of the Halton Direct Link Offices and we’ll send you a paper copy of the form.