Admissions
24 June 2026
School Admissions in England: How to Apply
How to apply for a state school place in England: the deadlines, the equal preference system, offer days, waiting lists, and what to do if you miss out.
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How to apply for a state school place in England: the deadlines, the equal preference system, offer days, waiting lists, and what to do if you miss out.
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AdmissionsHow to appeal a refused school place in England: the deadline, the independent panel, the two-stage test, infant class size appeals, and how to build your case.
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AdmissionsThe primary school admissions timeline in England: when to apply for Reception, the 15 January deadline, offer day, infant-to-junior transfer, and appeals.
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AdmissionsWhat a school catchment area really is in England, how admissions distance works, why the cut-off moves each year, and why catchment never guarantees a place.
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AdmissionsThe secondary school admissions timeline in England: when to apply for Year 7, the 31 October deadline, offer day, the grammar 11-plus, and appeals.
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AdmissionsWhat the 11-plus is, what it tests, when children sit it, how standardised scores and qualifying work, and how a grammar school place fits the admissions round.
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ResultsA-level results day 2026 is Thursday 13 August. How firm and insurance places work, how Clearing works, and what to do about a low grade.
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