Check the latest school admissions deadlines, and find all the dates you need so that you don't miss application deadlines for school places this year.
Nursery school admissions dates
| Date | Step in the application process |
|---|---|
| 26 January 2026 | Application process for starting Nursery in September 2026 begins. Online application service opens. |
| 23 February 2026 | Closing date for online applications. After this date any new applications will need to be done on paper and will be considered as a late application. |
| February, March and April 2026 | Applications are processed and assessed against the appropriate Admission Criteria. This also includes checking and verifying the address you have supplied and supporting information you have given us. |
| 6 May 2026 | Offer day. We will send you an email or a letter if you have asked for your offer to be sent by post. Decisions can also be given over the phone after 10am on the offer day. |
| 20 May 2026 | Closing date for you to accept or refuse the place we have offered. We reserve the right to withdraw offers that have not been responded to by this date. This is also the closing date for late applications. |
| From 21 May 2026 | Second round (late) applications processed and assessed. |
| June 2026 | Second round results sent out via post. All following rounds are processed on a monthly basis from now on. |
| September 2026 | Children start nursery. |
| Date | Step in the application process |
|---|---|
| 1 June 2026 | Application process for starting Nursery in Spring and Summer 2027 begins. Online application service opens. |
| 29 June 2026 | Closing date for online applications. After this date any new applications will need to be done on paper and will be considered as a late application. |
| July to September 2026 | Applications are processed and assessed against the appropriate Admission Criteria. This also includes checking and verifying the address you have supplied and supporting information you have given us. |
| 5 October 2026 | Offer day. We will send you an email or a letter if you have asked for your offer to be sent by post. Decisions can also be given over the phone after 10am on the offer day. |
| October 2026 | Waiting lists are established. |
| 19 October 2026 | Closing date for you to accept or refuse the place we have offered. We reserve the right to withdraw offers that have not been responded to by this date. This is also the closing date for late applications. |
| October 2026 | Second round (late) applications processed and assessed. |
| November 2026 | Second round results sent out via post. All following rounds are processed on a monthly basis from now on. |
| Spring term 2027 | Children start nursery. |
| Date | Step in the application process |
|---|---|
| 1 June 2026 | Application process for starting Nursery in Spring to Summer 2027 begins. Online application service opens. |
| 29 June 2026 | Closing date for online applications. After this date any new applications will need to be done on paper and will be considered as a late application. |
| July to September 2026 | Applications are processed and assessed against the appropriate Admission Criteria. This also includes checking and verifying the address you have supplied and supporting information you have given us. |
| 8 January 2027 | Offer day. We will send you an email or a letter if you have asked for your offer to be sent by post. Decisions can also be given over the phone after 10am on the offer day. |
| January 2027 | Waiting lists are established. |
| 22 January 2027 | Closing date for you to accept or refuse the place we have offered. We reserve the right to withdraw offers that have not been responded to by this date. This is also the closing date for late applications. |
| January 2027 | Second round (late) applications processed and assessed. |
| February 2027 | Second round results sent out via post. All following rounds are processed on a monthly basis from now on. |
| Summer term 2027 | Children start nursery. |
Primary school admissions dates
| Date | Step in the application process |
|---|---|
| 10 November 2025 | Application process for starting Reception in September 2026 begins. |
| 12 January 2026 | Closing date for applications. After this date, you will need to complete a late application form. |
| February to April 2026 | All applications are processed and assessed against the Admission Criteria. We will check and verify your address and any supporting information you have given us. |
| 16 April 2026 | Offer day. We will send you an email or a letter if you have asked for your offer to be sent by post. Decisions can also be given over the phone after 10am on the offer day. |
| 30 April 2026 | Closing date for you to accept or refuse the place we have offered. We reserve the right to withdraw offers that have not been responded to by this date. This is also the closing date for late applications. |
| From 1 May 2026 | Second round (late) applications processed and assessed. |
| June 2026 | Second round results sent out via post. All following rounds are processed on a monthly basis from now on. |
| September 2026 | Children start primary school. |
Secondary school admissions dates
| Date | Step in the application process |
|---|---|
| 22 September 2025 | Application process for starting Year 7 in September 2026 begins. |
| 17 November 2025 | Closing date for applications. After this date, you will need to complete a late application form. |
| December 2025 to February 2026 | All applications are processed and assessed against the Admission Criteria. We will check and verify your address and any supporting information you have given us. |
| 2 March 2026 | Offer day. We will send you an email or a letter if you have asked for your offer to be sent by post. Decisions can also be given over the phone after 10am on the offer day. |
| 16 March 2026 | Closing date for you to accept or refuse the place we have offered. We reserve the right to withdraw offers that have not been responded to by this date. This is also the closing date for late applications. |
| From 16 March 2026 | Second round (late) applications processed and assessed. |
| May 2026 | Second round results sent out via post. All following rounds are processed on a monthly basis from now on. Waiting List positions available. |
| September 2026 | Children start secondary school. |
Late applications
It is important that you submit your application on time to improve your chances of getting a place at the school you want.
If you have missed the deadline to apply for a school place, please complete a late application. Find out more about late applications.
