Schools, education and childcare School Admissions Application Timetable

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