Which school year should my child be in?

Which Primary School year group is your child in for 2023/24 academic year?

This table helps parents and guardians determine which primary school year group their child should be in.
Date of birth Year group What are my options?
1 September 2018 to 31 August 2019 Reception Apply for an in year school place
1 September 2017 to 31 August 2018 Year 1 Apply for an in year school place
1 September 2016 to 31 August 2017 Year 2 Apply for a Junior school place for September 2024 if attending an infant school
1 September 2015 to 31 August 2016 Year 3 Apply for an in year school place
1 September 2014 to 31 August 2015 Year 4 Apply for an in year school place
1 September 2013 to 31 August 2014 Year 5 Apply for an in year school place
1 September 2012 to 31 August 2013 Year 6 Apply for an in year school place AND apply to transfer to secondary school in September 2024