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 2023
| Date | Stage in application process |
|---|---|
| 5 September 2022 | Applications open |
| 15 January 2023 | Closing date for applications |
| 17 April 2023 | National Offer Day - offers made |
| 1 May 2023 | Deadline for parents to accept the offer of a school place (unless you do not want the place offered, there is no need for parents to take any further action) |
| From offer day to 8 May 2023 | Re-allocation Day - you can ask for your child's name to be added to a school waiting list for the 2023/2024 academic year |
Timetable for applying for secondary school places for September 2023
| Date | Stage in application process |
|---|---|
| 5 September 2022 | Applications open |
| 31 October 2022 | Closing date for applications |
| 1 March 2023 | National Offer Day - offers made |
| 15 March 2023 | Deadline for parents to accept the offer of a school place (unless you do not want the place offered, there is no need for parents to take any further action) |
| From offer day to 22 March 2023 | You can ask for your child's name to be added to a school waiting list for the 2023/2024 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
- Green Lane
- Spennymoor
- County Durham
- United Kingdom
- DL16 6JQ
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