Was your child born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022?
Will they have reached the age of 4 by August 31st, 2026?
If so, your child will have the opportunity to start in a Reception class in September 2026.
Applications for this main round will open on Monday 22nd September 2025 at 7am.
You will be unable to apply before this date.
A link to the application form will be available from the date above.
The timetable for admission to Reception is as below
Timetable for Reception admissions
| Admission forms available to parents | Parents’ consideration period | Closing date for receipt of completed forms | Allocation period by LA/ admitting authority | Parents informed by (“Offer date”) |
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22/09/25
7AM
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22/09/25
-
17/11/25 |
17/11/25 |
18/11/25
-
23/02/26 |
16/04/26
8AM
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All applications must be received by the closing date.
Late applications are dealt with after those received on time, so it is important that you meet the deadline. Although it is possible to submit an online application after the deadline, if you apply after the end of the allocation period (23 February 2026) the application cannot be processed until after the national offer date (16 April 2026).