Primary school places and admissions

Primary school admissions for September 2024

You can apply for a primary or infant school place to start in September 2024 for a child born between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020, from 1 September 2023. Applications will close on 15 January 2024.

You can apply for a junior school place to start in September 2024 for a child born between 1 September 2016 and 31 August 2017, from 1 September 2023. Applications will close on 15 January 2024.

You need to apply for a transfer to a junior school if your child currently attends a primary or infant school. Your child doesn't automatically qualify for a place if they attend the related primary or infant school.

Key dates for a primary, infant or junior school application

Date Activity
1 September 2023

Main application period opens.

15 January 2024 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.
10 March 2024  Deadline to submit a change of address for consideration.
16 April 2024 Offer day. You will receive your offer of a primary school place.
28 April 2024 ​Deadline day for accepting an offer.

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