School admission closing dates and late applications
The closing dates for applications for children due to start Primary school (Reception) or Secondary school (Year 7) in September 2025 are as follows.
- Secondary school application closing date - 31st October 2024.
- Primary school application closing date - 15th January 2025.
Please ensure that you have completed the online preference form AND returned any supplementary paper forms (where applicable) directly to your preferred schools by the closing date. You can apply online from 1st September 2024.
Late applications
If you miss the closing dates above you can submit a late application. The late application process opens the day after the official closing dates above.
Secondary (Year 7) late application process
View the Year 7 late application process and how to apply.
Primary (Reception) late application process
View the Reception late application process and how to apply.
Late preference forms
If your preference form is received after the official closing date we cannot guarantee to send the offer email/letter out on National Offer Day. Late applications are less likely to be offered a place at your preferred schools. National Offer Day for Year 7 is 3rd March 2025 and Reception is 16th April 2025.