Important dates for school applications

When you need to apply, when school offers are sent out and when children start school.

Application deadlines

Apply by:

  • 15 January 2026, if you're applying to start infant or primary (reception) or junior (year 3) in September
  • 31 October 2025, if you're apply to start secondary school (year 7) in September

Below you can find other important dates that take place during the application process.

Important dates for infant, junior and primary school applications

Important dates for secondary school applications