Delayed school admissions for summer-born pupils: 2023

Surveys of local authorities and of parents and carers of summer-born children requesting delayed admission to reception.

Applies to England

Ref: ISBN 978-1-83870-521-3, RR1385

PDF, 518 KB, 32 pages

This report provides findings from 2 surveys designed to understand:

trends in the number of requests for delayed entry into reception for summer-born children
whether local authorities are changing their approach to handling requests
factors affecting demand for requests to delay entry for summer-born children
parents’ and carers’ reasons for requesting delayed entry for their summer-born children and their demographics and childcare arrangements

This research provides an update to research published in 2018, 2019 and 2020, providing trends in the number of requests received since 2016.

Reports for 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2025 are available on summer-born children: research and guidance. This page also has guidance for parents and local authorities.

Published 30 November 2023