If you missed the deadline, Swindon will treat your application as late. Late applications are considered after all on-time applications have been processed, and a school place is not guaranteed by the offer day.
| School type | Deadline missed? | How Swindon handles it | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary | After 31 October 2025 | Treated as a late application and considered after on-time applications have been allocated | Make your application |
| Primary | After 15 January 2026 | Treated as a late application and considered after on-time applications have been allocated | Make your application |
If you already submitted an on-time application and now want to change your school preferences, Swindon says that change will make it a late application too.