The deadline for applications for students who are due to start reception in 2025 is Wednesday 15 January, 2025 and parents are asked to submit theirs as a matter of urgency.
To apply for a school place, parents should log on to School admissions and complete the short application process. Parents and guardians will be notified of their child’s allocated school place on 16 April, 2025.
Councillor Jacqui Coogan, the City of Wolverhampton Council's Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education, said: “Parents or carers of children who are due to start school next autumn should set aside time now to think carefully about the schools they would prefer their child to attend.
“This is one of the most important decisions you will make for your child’s future. The application process is straightforward and should only take a few minutes to complete, so please set aside some time over the Christmas holidays to do this if you haven’t already.
“You should ensure you get your applications in by the deadline of 15 January, 2025 as applying late could have a detrimental effect on the chance of securing a place at one of your preferred schools.
“And please remember that even if your child is in nursery provision at either primary or infant school, you will still need to apply for a reception class place for them.”
Nearly 60% of parents have already completed their applications, but many have not yet started. In addition, a further 300 have begun their applications but have not yet submitted them.
Applying online has a range of benefits. Applications are made through a secure website and can be viewed and edited online up to the closing date for applications of 15 January, 2025. Applicants will also be able to access their child's school place allocation online on 16 April, 2025, rather than having to wait for a letter in the post.
