Parents in Cornwall are reminded of the deadline for applying for school places in reception at primary schools for September 2016

Parents and carers of children who are due to start their primary school education in September 2016 are being reminded of the deadline for applying for a school place.

All applications for reception children (i.e. those who were born between September 1, 2011 and August 31, 2012 must be submitted by 23.59 pm on January 15, 2016.

You still need to apply for a school place even if your child currently attends the school’s nursery or pre-school setting or you have expressed an interest in attending the school.

This closing date for applications for places in reception at primary schools from September 2016 is for both online and paper applications.

The online application facility is available on the Council’s website at www.cornwall.gov.uk/admissions and is open until 23.59pm on 15 January 2016.

Any parent or carer who does not have access to a computer can visit a One Stop Shop or use the paper form available from the School Admissions Team by telephoning 0300 1234 101.

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