Primary school application timeline
Date Event
1 September 2025 Online applications open.
15 January 2026 Closing date for applications. Applications received after this date will be regarded as late.
12 February 2026 The latest date that an application that is late for good reason can be accepted. Reasons and evidence must be presented with the application by this date.
16 April 2026 National Offer Day Outcome posted to parents who did not apply online to their home address by first class post. Online results available in the evening.
May to July 2026 Admission appeals.
May to September 2026 Additional offers are made as vacancies occur.

 

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