Key dates

7 September 2020 – Application process opens online

You will be able to apply for your child’s junior school place for entry in 2021/22 from 12:01am on Monday 7 September 2020.

15 January 2021 – Closing date

Deadline for applications is midnight. Missing the deadline will significantly reduce your chances of getting a place at the school you want.

16 April  2021 – National offer day

Offers of school places are sent out for all on-time applications. If you applied online, we will send you an email with your application outcome. Letters will also be sent by second class post.

10 May 2021 - Late applications considered (round 1)

Late applications received between 16 January 2021 and 16 April 2021, will be considered after this date.

14 May 2021 – Deadline to submit an appeal

Deadline to submit an appeal to ensure it is heard in the first round of appeals.

7 June 2021 – Late applications considered (round 2)

Late applications received after 16 April 2021 will be considered after this date.

From 30 August 2021 - Your child starts school

If your child was not offered a place in your first preference school, they will remain on waiting lists for any higher preference schools until at least 31 December.