If your child is due to start primary or secondary school from September 2026, here are some important dates for you.
Your responsibility
It is your responsibility to apply for a school place at the correct times. We won't send you any letters to inform you to apply for your child’s school place.
Secondary school places for September 2026
From 12 September 2025 you can apply online for your child’s secondary school (year 7) place.
Read about the secondary (year 7) school place application process.
Applications received after the 31 October 2025 are considered late and will reduce your chance of being offered a place at your preferred schools.
Primary and junior school places for September 2026
From 10 November 2025 you can apply online for your child’s primary (reception) or junior (year 3) school place.
Read about the primary (Reception) or junior (year 3) school place application process.
Applications received after the 15 January 2026 are considered late and will reduce your chance of being offered a place at your preferred schools.