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Key dates

The following key dates will help you with applying for a full-time school place for admission in 2025/26.

Transfer process Dates
Online applications open Monday 2 September 2024
Closing date for application Wednesday 15 January 2025
Late applications open Friday 17 January 2025
National offer day Wednesday 16 April 2025
Appeals (deadline) Tuesday 3 June 2025

2 September 2024 – Application process opens online

You will be able to apply for your child’s full- time place for entry in 2025/26 from 9am on Monday 2 September 2024.

15 January 2025 – Closing date

Deadline for applications is midnight. Missing the deadline will significantly reduce your chances of getting a place at the school you want.

16 April  2025 – National offer day

Offers of school places are sent out for all on-time applications. If you applied online, we will send you an email with your application outcome. Letters will also be sent by second class post.

6 May 2025 - Late applications considered (round 1)

Late applications received between 17 January 2025 and 16 April 2025, will be considered after this date.

2 June 2025 – Late applications considered (round 2)

Late applications received from 17 April 2025, will be considered after this date.

3 June 2025 – Deadline to submit an appeal

Deadline to submit an appeal to ensure it is heard in the first round of appeals.

From 26 August 2025 - Your child starts school

If your child was not offered a place in your first preference school, they will remain on waiting lists for any higher preference schools until the end of the academic year in July 2026.

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