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Key dates for primary and junior schools

Admission dates are important deadlines that you'll need to keep in mind.

Key admission dates

Admission dates are important deadlines that you'll need to keep in mind. 

If you miss these primary admission dates, your chances of being offered a place at a preferred school will be reduced.

The closing date for primary and junior school applications is 15 January 2025.

Important dates

Sunday 1 September 2024

  • The admissions process begins and you'll be able to apply online using the eAdmissions website

Wednesday 15 January 2025 at 11.59pm

  • This is the closing date for submitting your online application
  • You must ensure we've received your online application, alongside any additional supporting information by this date and time

Wednesday 16 April 2025

  • If you've applied on time, you'll receive an email after 5pm which will provide information on what to do next
  • You'll also be able to view the outcome of your application in the evening on the eAdmissions website

Wednesday 30 April 2025

  • No action is required if you want to accept the school offered to your child
  • To reject the offer of a school place allocated to your child, you must notify the school admissions team by emailing schools.admissions@southwark.gov.uk and include your unique application reference number by this date