Applying for your child to start school in Reception

Do you have a child starting Reception in September 2027? We would be delighted to welcome you to one of our Open Day events. Please come along to hear more about life at St Peters Church of England Primary  School and to go on a tour of the school.

• Wednesday 21st October at 0930
• Wednesday 4th November at 1700

If you have any questions about the open events, please email enquiry@harborne.bham.sch.uk  and we will get back to you.

To apply for a Reception 2027 place, you need to visit www.birmingham.gov and apply now. The closing date for applications is 11.59pm on 15th January 2027. All applications need to be made online to admissions. If you have an older child at St Peter's already, you will still need to make an application for a place. Also, if you have a child attending our nursery, you will need to make an application as attending our nursery does not guarantee a place at St Peter’s.

If you applied online, on time and provided an email address, Birmingham City Council Admissions team will email you on Friday 16 April 2027 to tell you which primary school your child has been offered. They will also send you a formal offer letter posted by 1st class post on 16 April 2026, which you will receive from 16 April. I

If you receive your offer for a place at St. Peter Church of England Primary School, you need to do nothing further and the school will be in contact with you shortly.

You only need to contact Birmingham City Council School Admissions team if you are refusing your offer. Deadline to do this is Friday 30th April 2027. Do this by emailing BCC.

If you did not receive an offer of a place at your higher preference schools, your child's name will automatically be placed on the waiting lists of these schools. Information on waiting list positions will not be available until 10th May 2027, giving time for related movement and time to generate accurate lists. You can contact school direct after the 7th June 2027 for waiting list information.

If you require any further help, or require any assistance regarding admissions, or if you would like a tour of the school, please contact the school office.

In-Year Admissions

If you would like your child(ren) to join the school during an academic year, or at any time after the start of Reception, then please come along to the school office on the infant site and pick up an in-year application form. You will need to provide proof of address (utility bill) and proof of date of birth of your child (birth certificate or passport).

If we are unable to offer you a place due to our numbers being at full capacity, we will happily add you to our waiting list. We will contact you by phone if a position at St Peter's becomes available. Please note that all in-year applications need to be renewed annually at the beginning of the academic year (September). 

Alternatively, you can phone Birmingham City Council Admissions on 0121-303-1888 for further assistance. Further details on in-year school admissions can be found at: In-year school admissions - Birmingham City Council

Year 7 Applications

Just a reminder that all Applications for your child's secondary school should be submitted by 11.59pm on 31st October 2026. You need to access Birmingham City Council's webpage for further details:

Parents will be notified of places offered to their child on 1st March 2027.

To apply online: Year 7 Admissions - Birmingham City Council

The direct link to the application page is: https://eadmissions.birmingham.gov.uk/prefs.php

Appeals

Information about the appeals process for admissions is set out in the Admissions Policy. It is also available on the Birmingham City Council website, and can be accessed via the links above.