Schools and education

School admissions key dates

Starting primary, infant or junior school in September 2026

  • 12 September 2025 - opening date for applications
  • 15 January 2026 - deadline for 'on time' applications
  • 16 April 2026 (or next working day) - National Offer Day
  • 15 May 2026 - deadline for return of appeal forms if appealing
  • 8 June 2026 - appeals planned to start
  • 17 July 2026 - appeals planned to finish

Starting secondary school in September 2026

  • 12 September 2025 - opening date for applications
  • 31 October 2025 - deadline for 'on time' applications
  • 1 March 2026 (or next working day) - National Offer Day
  • 13 April 2026 - deadline for return of appeal forms if appealing
  • 27 April 2026 - appeals planned to start
  • 16 June 2026 - appeals planned to finish

*Subject to panel members availability

Also see

Education Support Services

West Offices, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GA

Telephone: 01904 551554