Primary School application - Key dates

Key Dates

If your child was born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021 you need to apply for a new reception school place to your home local authority. 

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 15th January 2025.

Please apply via the Bristol City Council website:

https://www.bristol.gov.uk/schools-learning-early-years/primary-apply 

You will be notified of any school offers on 16th April 2025.

Any offers of a school place should be responded to by 30th April 2025.

For more information see the Bristol City Council Primary School application flyer or take a look at the Bristol City Council New Reception Primary school webpage.

For parents / carers with children in Year 6, take a look at the Bristol City Council Secondary School application flyer for details on how to apply to secondary schools.