Are you thinking of applying for a school place at St Mary's for your child to start in Reception Year in September 2026?

To enrol for a school place at St Mary's for your child, applications must be made online at Slough Local Authority.  The deadline for applications is 15th January 2026.

Reception

• Children are eligible for admission to the Reception class in the September after their fourth birthday.
• Applications should be made via a Common Application Form (CAF) online with Slough Local Authority or click here for more information regarding Primary School Places. 
• Pupils are admitted to school without reference to aptitude or ability. The LA are responsible for admission arrangements. 
• The closing date for applications is 15 January 2026.

Starting Infant, Junior & Primary School In Slough Borough Council 2026/27

http://www.slough.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-admissions.aspx

For 2026-2027

• Our published admissions number is 90 children from Reception year to year 6.
• Our nursery pan is 52.  This includes provision for 15 hours per week either am or pm for 3 hours per day.  Our Nursery currently admits children from 3 years old.

Reception entry 2026-2027

If you have a child who was born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022, you must apply for a Reception school place for September 2026. The application process for Slough residents is now open. The deadline is 15 January 2026.

• Apply online on the Slough Citizen Portal for reception .

Before you apply for your child’s school place for September 2026, please make sure the following applies to you:

1. You live in Slough
2. Your child is eligible to start primary school in September 2026
3. You know which school you would like your child to attend
4. You know how your child will get to school
5. You have read our helpful guide - available soon

Everyone must apply for a school place. There is no automatic entry to any school.

On time applications for a reception places at primary school 2025 are now closed. If you require an immediate secondary or primary school place for this academic year (2025-26), please complete an in-year application form.

Our Reception tours for 2026-2027 places are as follows:

• Monday 30th September 2025 @ 10am and 2pm
• Monday 17th November 2025 @ 10am and 2pm
• Monday 1st December 2025 @ 10am and 2pm
• Monday 8th January 2026 @ 10am and 2pm