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.


Before you apply


How to apply

To give your child the best possible chance of being offered their preferred school place, ensure your application is received on time. 

The closing date for on-time applications was Thursday 15 January.

You can still submit a late application online until mid-August.

Apply for a junior school place

The eAdmissions website has been created by the 33 London local authorities and Surrey County Council to provide a website where parents can easily apply for a school place online.

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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