Schools and Learning

In-year school places

Children who need an immediate school place

Apply for a primary school place

Children starting reception in Sept 2023

Apply for a secondary school place

Children starting secondary school in Sept 2023

School term dates

View the term dates for community schools

School admission arrangements

View the admission arrangements for 2024-25

School waiting list

Add your child or view their position on the school waiting list

Primary school key dates

  • 1 Sep 2022 application for primary school opens
  • 15 Jan 2023 closing date for applications
  • 17 Apr 2023 National primary school offer day
  • 2 May 2023 deadline to accept or decline the offer
  • 16 May 2023 Closing date for receipt of appeals. Appeals will be heard in the summer term

Primary school admissions

Secondary school key dates

  • 1 Sep 2022 application for secondary schools open
  • 31 Oct 2022 closing date for applications
  • 1 Mar 2023 National secondary school offer day
  • 15 Mar 2023 deadline to accept or decline the offer
  • 31 Mar 2023 Closing date for receipt of appeals. Appeals will be heard in the summer term

Secondary school admissions