Starting School in Reception Class
Starting school in Reception 2025
We have a Reception Class here at John Wilkinson Primary School and Nursery with a maximum number of 30 children.
Children can attend primary school from the September following their 4th birthday. If your child’s 4th birthday falls between (1st September 2024 to 31st August 2025) (Date of birth between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021) then they will start school in September 2025.
How to apply for a school place
The Local Authority, Shropshire Council manages the admissions process for all Reception Class applications. Applications should be made online via the Shropshire Council website from 2 November 2024 to 15 January 2025. You will be able to select your top 3 preferences of Primary School for your child.
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It is helpful to read the Admissions Arrangements below to see the criteria for how Reception Class places are allocated at John Wilkinson Primary School and Nursery. This takes into account whether families live in or out of catchment and whether you already have a child at the school.
To book a viewing of our school or for any further information, please contact us on 01952 882950 or email admin@johnwilkinson.shropshire.sch.uk
Allocation of school places
Allocation Day will be in April 2025. Shropshire Council will allocate places and write to all parents notifying them of their allocated school place. We will also write to parents whose children have been allocated a school place at John Wilkinson Primary School and Nursery and begin the School Induction process.