Summer-born children

Overview

If your child was born between 1 April and 31 August, you can request to delay their reception start date until the September after their fifth birthday.

For community and voluntary controlled schools, Stockport Council will consider your request. If the school is an academy or has Voluntary Aided status, they'll consider your request, but you should still apply to the council so that we can coordinate the request.

A summer-born child request is different to deferred entry which allows you to delay starting until the first term after their fifth birthday. If you choose to do this, you should notify the school you've been offered a place at as soon as possible after receiving your offer.