The page is for children starting primary school in September 2025.
Children start reception class in September 2025 if they were born between between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021. To apply you will need to complete an application form. Please read the information on this page and then use the apply button found at the end.
Our guide to primary schools 2025-26 provides information on:
- applying for a primary school place
- details of school admission arrangements for each school
Applications for an immediate school place
If you need an immediate primary school place for the current academic year, please complete the in-year application form.
Applications from families arriving from abroad, including the EU
In most cases, children arriving from overseas have the right to attend schools in England. It is the parents' responsibility to check whether their child has a right, under their visa entry conditions, to study at a school in England. They should do so before submitting an application.
View more information about families arriving from abroad.
Applications for a faith school place
If you are applying to a faith school/academy, and would like to apply as a faith applicant you will need to fill in a Supplementary Information Form (SIF). You'll need to return it directly to the school before the closing date. Some schools need you to complete a Priest Reference form. For more information see the school admission arrangements page.
Apply
To submit an application for a primary school place starting in September 2025 follow the information below
- You can choose up to six schools for your child to attend - see your nearest primary schools on a map
- To help you to choose a school you can see how primary school places were allocated in previous years
- If you do not pay Council Tax in Harrow you will need to provide documents to confirm your address
- If you live in a borough outside of Harrow you will need to make an application with your local council
Important dates
Below are some important dates for primary school applications.
- 1 September 2024:Application for primary school opens
- 15 January 2025: Closing date for applications
- 16 April 2025: Receive outcome of application
- 30 April 2025: Deadline for acceptance or decline of offer
- 15 May 2025: Closing date for receipt of appeals. Appeals will be heard in the summer term