If you have a child that was born between 1st September 2011 and 31st August 2012 then you will probably have already received a letter from your local council asking for you to apply for a place at school for them. They will be due to start school in September 2016 but you need to get your application in prior to 15th January 2016.
During the application process, which can be completed by form, online or on the phone, you will be asked to select up to three schools in order of preference. You will not be guaranteed a place at your number one choice but if there is a place and you meet the criteria then there is a good chance. Once you have submitted your application you will need to wait until the 18th April 2016 to wait to see if your child has been accepted. If not then you may be offered a place at your second or third choice of school.