When Is The Deadline To Apply For A School Place?

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Sandwell’s on-time deadline to apply for a school place was 15 January 2026 for reception and Year 3 junior school places, and 31 October 2025 for secondary school places.

School place type Deadline to apply
Reception / Year 3 junior school 15 January 2026
Secondary school 31 October 2025

If you missed the on-time deadline, Sandwell says late applications are still possible, but they’ll be treated as late applications.

Sources

Applying for a reception place / Year 3 junior school place Secondary School Appeals for a Year 7 (September) Applying for secondary school Applying for secondary school

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