When to apply and important dates
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | Start contacting schools to arrange visits |
| 12 September 2023 |
Applications open Apply for secondary school |
| 31 October 2023 | Closing date for school applications |
| 31 January 2024 | The deadline to apply late for a school place with a good reason, for example you've moved into the area |
| 1 March 2024 | National offer day |
| 28 March 2024 | Deadline to make an appeal |
| May to June 2024 | Admissions appeals |
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| September to December 2023 | Start contacting schools to arrange visits |
| 12 September 2023 |
Applications open Apply for primary school |
| 15 January 2024 | Closing date for school applications |
| 15 March 2024 | The deadline to apply late for a school place with a good reason, for example you've moved into the area |
| 16 April 2024 | National offer day |
| 15 May 2024 | Deadline to make an appeal |
| June to July 2024 | Admissions appeals |