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.
Important dates for applications
If your child was born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021
29 January 2024
| Application process for starting Nursery in September 2024 begins. Online application service opens. |
26 February 2024
| 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 to April 2024
| 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. |
7 May 2024
| 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 12pm on the offer day.
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May 2024
| Waiting lists are established.
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21 May 2024
| 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.
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June 2024
| Second round (late) applications processed and assessed.
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July 2024
| Second round results sent out via post. All following rounds are processed on a monthly basis from now on. |
September 2024
| Children start nursery.
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If your child was born between 1 September 2021 and 31 March 2022
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3 June 2024
| Application process for starting Nursery in Spring to Summer 2025 begins. Online application service opens.
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1 July 2024
| 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.
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July to September 2024
| 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.
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7 October 2024
| 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 12pm on the offer day.
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October 2024
| Waiting lists are established.
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21 October 2024
| 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.
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October 2024
| Second round (late) applications processed and assessed. |
November 2024
| Second round results sent out via post. All following rounds are processed on a monthly basis from now on. |
Spring to Summer Term 2025
| Children start nursery.
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If your child was born between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020
13 November 2023
| Application process for starting Reception in September 2024 begins.
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8 January 2024
| 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.
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February to April 2024
| 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.
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16 April 2024
| 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 12pm on the offer day.
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April 2024
| Waiting lists are established.
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30 April 2024
| 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.
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May 2024
| Second round (late) applications processed and assessed.
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June 2024
| Second round results sent out via post. All following rounds are processed on a monthly basis from now on. |
September 2024
| Children start primary school.
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If your child was born between 1 September 2012 and 31 August 2013
25 September 2023
| Application process for starting Year 7 in September 2024 begins.
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20 November 2023
| 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.
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December 2023 to February 2024
| 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.
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1 March 2024
| 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 12pm on the offer day.
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15 March 2024
| 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.
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March 2024
| Second round (late) applications processed and assessed.
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May 2024
| Second round results sent out via post. All following rounds are processed on a monthly basis from now on. Waiting List positions available.
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September 2024
| Children start secondary school.
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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 miss the closing date you cannot make a late application online. You will need to complete a late application form on paper. Read
information on late applications and fill out a form.