Applying for a junior school

Junior school applications

If your child was born between 1 September 2018 and 31 August 2019, you may need to apply for a junior school place for September 2026.

The deadline for on-time applications was Thursday 15 January 2026. 

National offer day is Thursday 16 April 2026.


Before you apply


How to apply

The closing date for starting junior school applications was Thursday 15 January.

You can still submit a late application online until mid-August. However, your application will not be processed until after Thursday 16 April 2026 (national offer day).

Apply for a junior school place

Please note:

Families arriving from abroad

Most children arriving from overseas, including EU countries, are eligible to attend school in England. Parents should check their child’s visa conditions before applying.

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Parental disputes

Learn what to do if you and another person with parental responsibility disagree about a school application.

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