School admissions

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

16 April 2021 is the national Year R (reception) and Year 3 (junior) school place offer day

If you have questions about your offer, visit our frequently asked questions pages: Year R and Year 3 for more information, including next steps.

Year 7 admissions round

  • National notification date was on
    1 March 2021

Learn more about the Year 7 application process

Making a late application

Year R and Year 3 admissions round

  • Schools are considering applications
  • 1 day
  • until the national notification date
    16 April 2021.

Learn more about the Year R and Year 3 application process

Making a late 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

How to make an application for a school place

Admissions guidance

Admission arrangements and regulations

Making an appeal

Children with Special Educational Needs

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