Applying for a school place

Secondary school entry

If you have a child who was born between 1 September 2012 and 31 August 2013, you must apply for a secondary school place for September 2024.

The national closing date for on-time secondary applications is 31 October 2023.

• Apply online on the Slough Citizen Portal for year 7.

Reception entry

If you have a child who was born between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020, you must apply for a Reception school place for September 2024. 

Before you apply for your child’s school place for September 2024, please make sure the following applies to you:

1. You live in Slough
2. Your child is eligible to start primary school in September 2024
3. You know which school you would like your child to attend
4. You know how your child will get to school
5. You have read our helpful guide - available soon

Everyone must apply for a school place. There is no automatic entry to any school.

The national closing date for on-time primary applications is 15 January 2024.

• Apply online on the Slough Citizen Portal for Reception.