Trafford - Important Information For Parents
What is happening?
STARTING PRIMARY SCHOOL - SEPTEMBER 2026
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
Children in Trafford are eligible to start school in the September before their 5th birthday. If your child was born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022, and you wish to apply for a place in any state funded primary school or academy, you must make your application to Trafford.
The closing date for applications is 15 January 2026.
You should apply online at: https://www.trafford.gov.uk/residents/schools/school-admissions/ Primary/primary-school-admissions.aspx
It is important that you apply on time because any application received after 15 January 2026 will only be considered after all other on time applications have been allocated and it may be the case that all the places at the school/s of your choice will have been allocated to on time applicants.
If you are not a Trafford resident, you must contact your home authority and request their application form.
If you require further help or information, please email school.admissions@trafford.gov.uk or telephone 0161 912 5007.
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