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How to Apply
the Reception Year in September 2026 must complete the Common Application Form (CAF) provided by the Local Authority in whose area you live at the time of application.

Understanding Catchment Distances

Most schools allocate remaining places based on straight-line distance from the school gates after priority criteria (like Looked After Children or Siblings) are met. As a result, exact "catchment postcodes" do not permanently exist. The cut-off distance shrinks or expands every single year depending on local birth rates and application volume.