Children can attend nursery from the September following their 3rd birthday. Having a place in a nursery class at a particular school does not guarantee your child a place in a reception class at that school, and you will need to make a new application for reception class.
Applying for a school place is changing
Parents and carers will need an Education Self Service account to apply for 2025 nursery, reception, junior, and year 7 school places. You can create your Education Self-Service account before an application period opens.
Find out more about the Education Self Service.
Applying for a 2025 nursery place will be available from 23 September 2024 for children born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022.
Welsh medium education
There's never been a better time to learn Welsh. The Welsh Government has a long-term vision to see the Welsh language thriving, with a million people able to speak Welsh by 2050.
Learning and using the Welsh language offers an educational, cultural and employment advantage.
Find out more about Welsh medium education
School information guides