Primary school admission dates
National offer day is 16 April 2019. This is when parents and carers find out the outcome of their primary school applications.
Primary school admission dates in Scotland vary, so it’s best to visit the Scottish Government website for more details.
Find out about secondary admissions dates here
Primary school admissions policies
Primary school admissions open on different days depending on where you live in the UK.
The admissions process also varies. Follow the links below for more detail on admissions in each country.
Admissions appeals
The deadline for parents or carers in England and Wales to lodge an appeal against the outcome of their primary school admission application is 21 May 2019.
Information on how to appeal will be given to parents and carers when they are informed of the outcome of their application.
For more information on appeals, parents or carers should contact their local council. For details and advice on what grounds parents can appeal a decision, contact Coram Legal Centre.
The appeals process in Scotland varies depending on your local council.
Find out more about the Scottish appeals processes.
