School admissions

Find out about the admissions process and when you can apply for a school place

Year 7 admissions round

  • Schools are considering applications
  • 119 days
  • until the national notification date
    1 March 2027.

Learn more about the Year 7 application process

Make a late application

Year R and Year 3 admissions round - Open

  • Applications are open for the next
  • 74 days
  • until the national application deadline
    15 January 2027

Learn more about the Year R and Year 3 application process

Make an application

Applying for a school place in-year

This is when a child needs a school place outside of the usual transfer times, for example because of a house move.

Learn more about the in-year application process

Make an in-year application

Find a school

Admissions guidance

Admission arrangements and regulations

Applying for a school place - frequently asked questions

Making an appeal

Children with Special Educational Needs

Travel to school

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