About applying for a reception place
Choosing the right primary school for your child is a very important, and often stressful, experience.
Our Starting Primary School guide provides information about how and when to apply for a place, explains how admission decisions are made and gives information about each school to help you decide which schools to apply to.
Read our Starting Primary School guide
Timetable for applying for a reception place
You should follow the 4-step process to apply for a reception class place at a primary school.
This is the timetable for applying which shows the important dates you need to know about.
| Monday, 9 September 2024 |
The online admissions system opens for primary school places starting in September 2025. |
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| Wednesday, 15 January 2025 |
Closing date for applications |
| Friday, 14 February 2025 |
Last date for any changes to the address in your application. |
| Wednesday, 16 April 2025 |
National offer day. |
| Sunday, 11 May 2025 |
Closing date for Round 2 applications. |
| Friday, 6 June 2025 |
Round 2 offers are sent. |
| Saturday, 7 June 2025 |
Online applications re-open. |
| Sunday, 31 August 2025 |
Final closing date for applications. |