Changes to catchment areas
Page updated on: 15/04/2026
New catchment areas come into effect for children starting school from 1st September 2027* onwards
*Exclusions apply for some part-time nursery and full-time primary pupils, as applications are processed as one group regardless of the term they start.
This change will affect applications as follows:
| School | Child's date of birth range | Term start date | Catchment area |
|---|---|---|---|
| *3 Year old Nursery Education (Part-time only at 3 – 11 Schools) |
01/09/2023 – 31/12/2023 01/01/2024 – 31/03/2024 01/04/2024 – 31/08/2024 |
January 2027 April 2027 *September 2027 |
Current |
| *4 Year old Education 4 – 11 (Full-time) |
01/09/2022 – 31/12/2022 01/01/2023 – 31/03/2023 01/04/2023 – 31/08/2023 |
January 2027 April 2027 *September 2027 |
Current |
| 4 Year old Education 4 – 11 (Full-time) |
01/09/2023 – 31/12/2023 01/01/2024 – 31/03/2024 01/04/2024 – 31/08/2024 |
January 2028 April 2028 September 2028 |
New |
| Secondary Education (Moving from Primary to Secondary School) |
1st September 2014 to 31st August 2015 | September 2026 | Current |
| Secondary Education (Moving from Primary to Secondary School) |
September 2015 onwards | September 2027 onwards | New |
| Secondary Education 6th Form |
September 2010 onwards | September 2027 onwards | New |
| Pupils transferring between schools | All applications | September 2027 onwards | New |
