Reception Admissions - September 2026

Children born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022 are due to start Reception in September 2026.

Deciding on your School preference:

• You can apply for a place at up to three schools for your child, and list them in order of preference.  
• If any of your preferred schools are outside Walsall Borough, you still apply in the same way. Walsall Council runs a co-ordinated admissions scheme with neighbouring councils and admission authorities, so you only have to complete one application.
• Walsall Council has a duty to offer your child a place in a school. They always try to meet your first choice, but sometimes they receive more applications than the school has places available. They will then try to offer your next highest preference.
• If they cannot meet any of your preferences, they will offer you a place in the nearest school to your home address with available places.

To apply for a September 2026 place, you MUST complete the online application by

15 January 2026

Faith schools need you to complete an additional form as well as the online application. You can get a copy of the form from the school, or download and print it yourself. When you've completed it, you'll need to send it direct to the relevant school.

Drop-in sessions

At the drop-in sessions, staff will be available to help you make your child’s primary school application. Please see details below: