Applying for a school place

School admissions for September 2024 entry

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.

On time applications for year 7 places at secondary school 2023 are now closed. All applications after 31 October for secondary schools are considered as late applications.

If you've missed the deadline you can can submit a School admissions late application form for secondary school admissions 2024.

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.

On time applications for a reception places at primary school 2024 are now closed. All applications after 15 January for primary schools are considered as late applications.

If you've missed the deadline you can can submit a School admissions late application form for primary school admissions 2024.

Contact school admissions

Contact the school admissions team