Last call for parents in Wolverhampton to apply for 2025 reception class places

Wolverhampton Council has sent out a reminder that there is just a week remaining for parents and carers to apply for reception class places for children who will be starting school for the first time in September.

The deadline for applications for children due to start reception this autumn is next Wednesday, January 15, and parents and carers are being asked to submit theirs as a matter of urgency.

Councillor Jacqui Coogan, Wolverhampton Council's cabinet member for Children, Young People and Education, said: “Over three quarters of parents and carers of children who will start school for the first time in September 2025 have now applied for a place for them and we’re encouraging the rest to do so as soon as possible.

“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 time and get your application in by next Wednesday, as applying late could affect your chances of securing a place at one of your preferred schools.



“It’s important to 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.”

Applications can be made through a secure website and can be viewed and edited online up to the closing date for applications of next Wednesday, while applicants can also access their child's school place allocation online on April 16, rather than having to wait for the post.

To apply for a school place, go to wolverhampton.gov.uk/admissions and complete the short application process. 

Parents and carers will be notified of their child’s allocated school place on April 16.