Reception Admission for September 2026
Key dates for primary school admissions 2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 9am on Monday 1 September 2025 | Primary school applications open |
| 5pm on Thursday 15 January 2026 | Primary school applications close (national closing date) |
| Thursday 16 April 2026 | Offers sent to parents and carers (national offer date) |
| Thursday 14 May 2026 | Places must be accepted/refused and requests to go on a waiting list and appeals must be submitted. |
| Monday 8 June 2026 | Re-allocation of available places begins |
| Wednesday 31 August 2026 | Re-allocation of available places ends |
Please click on the link below for information on how to apply for a Reception place for September 2026.
Dates for applying for primary school | Applying for a primary school place | Medway Council