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Useful information about choosing a school and applying for a a school, all in one place

IntroductionThe important dates
1

Before you apply for a school place

Things to consider before you apply

Key points for primary school applicationsChoosing a primary schoolSchool transport arrangements
2

Applying for a school place

The application process

Completing a primary school applicationSchool admissions terms and meanings
3

School place outcomes

What happens after your application

Primary school place allocationsReceiving your Primary school application outcomes

Introduction

Welcome to the primary admissions guide for junior, middle and starting school place applications for September 2025. Please read this set of pages before making your application.

The important dates

The online form for junior, middle and starting school applications will open on 30 September 2024

important

Closing date for school place applications – 15 January 2025

Closing date for exceptional circumstance applications and supplementary information – 3 February 2025

Outcome emails will be sent to those who applied online. Outcome letters will be sent out by second class post to those who applied using a paper form – 16 April 2025

Closing date for receipt of appeal applications from parents who were notified of their outcome on 16 April 2025 – 20 May 2025

Last updated: February 28, 2025

Next review due: August 28, 2025

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