Schools and Learning

Apply for a primary school place

Guidance and application form

Apply for an in-year school place

Children who need an immediate school place

Apply for a secondary school place

Children starting secondary school in Sept 2025

School term dates

View the term dates for community schools

School waiting list

Add or view your child's position on the school waiting list

School admission arrangements

View the admission arrangements for 2024-25

SEND Local Offer

Support for children and young adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Free school meals

Eligibility and how to apply

Appeal a school place

How to appeal a decision

Primary school key dates

  • 1 Sep 2024 application for primary school opens
  • 15 Jan 2025 closing date for applications
  • 16 Apr 2025 National primary school offer day
  • 30 Apr 2025 deadline to accept or decline the offer
  • 15 May 2025 Closing date for receipt of appeals. Appeals will be heard in the summer term

Primary school admissions

Secondary school key dates

  • 1 Sep 2024 application for secondary schools open
  • 31 Oct 2024 closing date for applications
  • 3 Mar 2025 National secondary school offer day
  • 17 Mar 2025 deadline to accept or decline the offer
  • 19 Apr 2025 Closing date for receipt of appeals. Appeals will be heard in the summer term

Secondary school admissions