Ways to apply
If you are a Slough resident, the easiest way to apply is online using our Citizen Portal.
Please refer to the phase transfer and other transfer sections below for more information.
Phase transfer
This includes:
- starting school in reception
- transferring from infant to junior school
- transferring from primary to secondary school
- transferring from Windsor first to Windsor middle school
- transferring from Windsor middle to Windsor upper school.
Opening and closing dates for phase transfer
| Admission group | Opening date | Closing date | DOB range for September 2026 entry | Application method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reception entry | 1 September 2025 | 15 January 2026 | 1 September 2021 – 31 August 2022 | Apply online |
| Infant to junior transfer | 1 September 2025 | 15 January 2026 | 1 September 2018 – 31 August 2019 | Apply online |
| Secondary transfer | 1 September 2025 | 31 October 2025 | 1 September 2014 – 31 August 2015 | Apply online |
| Windsor middle (Year 5) | 1 September 2025 | 31 October 2025 | 1 September 2016 – 31 August 2017 | Apply online |
| Windsor upper (Year 9) | 1 September 2025 | 31 October 2025 | 1 September 2012 – 31 August 2013 | Apply online |
A summary of key points which parents should consider when making an application to these transfer groups can be found on our dedicated pages for primary school and secondary school places.