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IMPORTANT NOTICE

Applying for Reception at Oldfield Primary School for September 2012

There is a proposal to increase the number of places in Reception at Oldfield Primary School for next September. More details can be found on the following news item. For a small number of residents living in or close to the Oldfield designated area this may have an effect on your decision as to which three schools to list as your preferences. A letter is being sent to all parents of children born between 1st September 2007 and the 31st August 2008 on the Borough's admissions database with further information. A copy of this letter is below. Please read this is for full details.

Oldfield Expansion Advice Letter - 24th November 2011 (59KB)

Welcome to the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Admissions Area

Using the links on the right hand side of this page, you can navigate through our pages to find information regarding admissions to schools within the Royal Borough.

Please note: for information regarding admission to nursery schools, nursery classes and pre-schools please contact The Family Information Service

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Schools in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
There are 6 different types of school in the Royal Borough; Infant, First, Primary, Middle, Secondary, and Upper. Depending on where you live in the Borough, you will attend a particular system of schooling. These are set out below.
Windsor - Three Tier System
First School - 4-9 years of age.
Middle School - 9-13 years of age.
Upper School - 13-16 years of age, and beyond if attending Sixth Form.
Maidenhead, Ascot, Wraysbury and Datchet - Two Tier System
Primary School - 4-11 years of age. The primary school phase can also be spent from age 4-7 in an infant school, with a transfer to junior school until the age of 11.
Secondary School - Age 11 upwards.
Starting at a Primary, First, Infant or Junior School in September 2012 Please click on this link for information relating to joining either a Primary, First or Infant school in Year Reception, or a Junior School in Year 3 in September 2012.
Starting at a Secondary, Middle or Upper School in September 2012 Please click on this link for information relating to joining either a Middle School in Year 5, a Secondary School in Year 7, or an Upper School in Year 9 in September 2012.
In-Year Transfers Please click on this link for information relating to transferring into a school other than the usual first year of entry.: How do you rate this information/service?