School Admissions Timetable
September 2026 entry for primary reception places and secondary year 7 places
Application round opens:
Primary Schools (Reception) - 18 August 2025
Secondary Schools (Year 7) - 1 July 2025
Closing date for applications:
Primary Schools (Reception) - 15 January 2026
Secondary Schools (Year 7) - 31 October 2025
Offers made:
Primary Schools (Reception) - 16 April 2026
Secondary Schools (Year 7) - 2 March 2026
Deadline for accepting or refusing places:
Primary Schools (Reception) - 30 April 2026
Secondary Schools (Year 7) - 16 March 2026
Closing date for appeals of on time applications:
Primary Schools (Reception) - 15 May 2026
Secondary Schools (Year 7) - 30 March 2026