Do you need to apply?
Primary
If your child was born between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020, and you live in Cambridgeshire you need to apply for Reception for September 2024.
Junior school
If your child was born between 1 September 2016 and 31 August 2017, lives in Cambridgeshire and attends an infant school, they will need to make an application to transfer to Year 3 for September 2024.
Middle school
If your child was born between 1 September 2014 and 31 August 2015, lives in Cambridgeshire and attends a first school, they will need to make an application to transfer to Year 5 for September 2024.
In-year application
If you wish to apply for a school place that is not the schools year of entry within the school year (September 2023 to July 2024), please complete an in-year admission application.
Before you apply for a school place
- Check you are applying to the correct council. If you are a Cambridgeshire resident you will make your application through the Cambridgeshire Admissions Team, even if you want to apply for a school outside of Cambridgeshire.
- Research your options, understand what a catchment school is and how it affects your application and school transport. Look at admissions data, school's inspection results and performance data.
- Make sure you read the 'First Steps' primary admissions booklet 2024-25. This will explain the application process from start to finish. The booklet also contains a list of all the Infant, Junior and Primary schools in the Cambridgeshire area, along with their allocation criteria.
If your application is incomplete, or incorrect, it could get delayed, or cancelled. You will need to confirm you have read and understood the 'First Steps' primary admissions booklet before submitting your application.
Apply online using our Citizen Portal
Contact us
Please use our online enquiry form and select school admissions from the drop-down menu.
Or you can check your Citizen Portal account for updates if you applied online before 15 January 2023.
