Ways to apply
If you are a Slough resident, the easiest way to apply is online.
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 | School admissions late application form |
| Windsor middle (Year 5) | 1 September 2025 | 31 October 2025 | 1 September 2016 – 31 August 2017 | School admissions late application form |
| Windsor upper (Year 9) | 1 September 2025 | 31 October 2025 | 1 September 2012 – 31 August 2013 | School admissions late application form |
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.