Which form you should use to apply
By law, children aged between 5 and 16 must receive an education. This means if your child is not in a school you must apply for a school or tell the local authority what alternative arrangements you are making for their education.
You need to apply for a school place online. Please refer to the table to check which form you should use.
| Date of Birth range | Year group | Online application form to use |
|---|---|---|
| 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2022 | Reception - starting in September 2026 | Reception Intake September 2026 - Citizen Portal (open from 1 September 2025) |
| 1 September 2020 to 31 August 2021 | Reception | In-year application - Citizen Portal |
| 1 September 2019 to 31 August 2020 | Year 1 | In-year application - Citizen Portal |
| 1 September 2018 to 31 August 2019 | Year 2 | |
| 1 September 2017 to 31 August 2018 | Year 3 | |
| 1 September 2016 to 31 August 2017 | Year 4 | In-year application - Citizen Portal |
| 1 September 2015 to 31 August 2016 | Year 5 | In-year application - Citizen Portal |
| 1 September 2014 to 31 August 2015 | Year 6 | |
| 1 September 2013 to 31 August 2014 | Year 7 | In-year application - Citizen Portal |
| 1 September 2012 to 31 August 2013 | Year 8 | In-year application - Citizen Portal |
| 1 September 2011 to 31 August 2012 | Year 9 | In-year application - Citizen Portal |
| 1 September 2010 to 31 August 2011 | Year 10 | In-year application - Citizen Portal |
| 1 September 2009 to 31 August 2010 | Year 11 | In-year application - Citizen Portal |
Citizen Portal guidance
Please check the video guide on how to create an account on the Slough Citizen portal.
All technical issues using the portal including account/registration and log in issues can be emailed to SITeam@Slough.gov.uk.