Admissions

Please see the flyer below regarding visits to school for chilren joining reception in September 2024.

Admissions into Reception

Children who become five years old between 1 September 2024 and 31 August 2025 can start in the reception class in September 2024.  This relates to children who were born between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020.

The application period will run from 1st September 2023 until 15th January 2024.

How do I do this?  If you are a Cheshire West & Chester resident:-

1.  Apply online - Please visit the below link and select the 'Reception admissions' option.

2.  Telephone the Authority on 0300 123 7039 to request a "Starting School" booklet which contains an application form.

https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/residents/education-and-learning/school-admissions/school-admissions.aspx

This booklet can be viewed in all Cheshire West & Chester Primary Schools, your local library and your local Children's Centre.

https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/documents/education-and-learning/schools/admissions/information-booklets/starting-primary-school-sept-21.pdf

If you are a resident in another English Authority you must apply via your home authority even if your preference is for a Cheshire West & Chester School.

If you are a resident in Wales, Scotland, Ireland or abroad and wish to apply for a school in Cheshire West & Chester, you can apply directly to Cheshire West and Chester Council as stated above.

In-Year Transfers

If you choose to move your child from their current school and would like a place at Aston by Sutton Primary School, please phone to arrange a tour and to speak to Mrs Plant (Headteacher).  When you're sure, contact the Admissions Team at Cheshire West and Chester. Please visit the following link and select the 'In Year transfers' option.

https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/residents/education-and-learning/school-admissions/object-to-admission-arrangements/in-year-school-transfers

Click the link to go to the main Admissions page for Cheshire West and Chester

https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/residents/education-and-learning/school-admissions/school-admissions.aspx

Admissions Policy

Please click the document below to download our admissions policy.

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