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When to apply and important dates

Secondary school 2023
Date What happens
September 2022 Start contacting schools to arrange visits
12 September 2022 Applications open
Apply for secondary school
31 October 2022 Closing date for school applications
31 January 2023 The deadline to apply late for a school place with a good reason, for example you've moved into the area
1 March 2023 National offer day
1 April 2023 Deadline to make an appeal
May to June 2023 Admissions appeals
Infant, junior or primary school 2023
Date What happens
September to December 2022 Start contacting schools to arrange visits
12 September 2022 Applications open
Apply for primary school
15 January 2023 Closing date for school applications
16 March 2023 The deadline to apply late for a school place with a good reason, for example you've moved into the area
17 April 2023 National offer day
Mid-May Deadline to make an appeal
June to July 2023 Admissions appeals

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