Primary school places and admissions
Primary school admissions for September 2026
You can apply for a primary school place starting in September 2026 from Monday, 1 September 2025.
If applying for a primary or infant school, your child must be born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022.
For junior school applications, the birth date range is 1 September 2018 and 31 August 2019.
The deadline is midnight on Thursday, 15 January 2026.
Late applications received after this date will be considered only after all on-time applications.
For current school year placements, complete the application via our moving or changing to a school in Swindon process.
Key dates for a primary, infant or junior school application
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| 1 September 2025 |
Main application period opens. |
| 15 January 2026 | Main application period closes. You can make an application after this date, but it will be a late application. Late applications are not considered until all on-time applications have been considered and allocated. |
| 12 March 2026 | Deadline to submit a change of address for consideration. |
| 16 April 2026 | Offer day. You will receive your offer of a primary school place. |
| 30 April 2026 | Deadline day for accepting an offer. |