Which year group is my child in?
Year Group (2011 entry)
Dates of Birth
Reception 01.9.06 to 31.08.07
Year 1 1.9.05 to 31.8.06
Year 2 1.9.04 to 31.8.05
Year 3 1.9.03 to 31.8.04
Year 4 1.9.02 to 31.8.03
Year 5 1.9.01 to 31.8.02
Year 6 1.9.00 to 31.8.01
Year 7 1.9.99 to 31.8.00
Year 8 1.9.98 to 31.8.99
Year 9 1.9.97 to 31.8.98
Year 10 1.9.96 to 31.8.97
Year 11 1.9.95 to 31.8.96
Only in very exceptional circumstances would a child be placed in a younger year group, regardless of where they may have previously been educated, unless they have been taught in the year below their normal age group for a significant period of time. In such cases we would wish to see a statement to this effect from the previous school.
What if I do not wish my child to attend a school?
Your child must be receiving education (whether in a school setting or being educated at home) from the term following their fifth birthday.
Deciding to educate your child(ren) at home is an important decision which requires a great deal of thought and consideration.
For further details on home education please call 01223 703542.
How do I apply for a place in a nursery or sixth form?
For nursery places you need to contact the individual nursery. General information on pre-school provision is available from the Childcare Information Service on 0845 0454014. A copy of Cambridgeshire County Council’s admissions policy for nursery schools and classes is available under 'Admission to Nursery' on the left hand side of this page.
For sixth form places you need to contact the individual sixth form college. General information on sixth form provision is available from Connexions on 0800 5613219.
How do I apply for a place in an independent school or language college?
Should you wish to obtain further information on, or apply to, independent schools you need to contact the Independent Schools Council (ISCIS). The local email address for ISCIS is: east@iscic.uk.net, the web address is www.iscic-east.co.uk and the telephone number is 01263 710223. Details of language schools can be found in the Yellow Pages.
How do I find out about free school meals or uniform grants?
To find out about free school meal or uniform grant entitlement please call the Education Welfare Benefits Service on 01480 372307.
How do I make a complaint about the admissions process?
You should put your complaint in writing and send it to Clare Buckingham, Assistant Education Officer, Admissions, Children & Young People’s Services, CC1206, Castle Court, Castle Hill, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AP.