School places - important dates
A summary of the key dates in the primary and secondary school place application process.
Timetable for applying for primary school places for September 2022
| Date | Stage in application process |
|---|---|
| 6 September 2021 | Applications open |
| 15 January 2022 | Closing date for applications |
| 19 April 2022 | Offers made (unless you do not want the place offered, there is no need for parents to take any further action) |
| From 10 May 2022 | You can ask for your child's name to be added to a school waiting list for the 2022/2023 academic year |
Timetable for applying for secondary school places for September 2022
| Date | Stage in application process |
|---|---|
| 6 September 2021 | Applications open |
| 31 October 2021 | Closing date for applications |
| 1 March 2022 | Offers made (unless you do not want the place offered, there is no need for parents to take any further action) |
| From 23 March 2022 | You can ask for your child's name to be added to a school waiting list for the 2022/2023 academic year |
Contact us
- School places and admissions
- School places and admissions
- 03000 265 896
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Our address is:
- School Places and Admissions
- Children and Young People's Services
- County Hall
- Durham
- County Durham
- United Kingdom
- DH1 5UJ
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