Admissions
Applying for a place in Reception 2027 - Applications must be made online https://eadmissions.birmingham.gov.uk/prefs.php
Helpful Websites
https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/at-school/reception-at-primary-school/getting-ready-to-start-school/
https://www.pacey.org.uk/partners/school-ready/preparation/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/collections/starting-primary-school/1
https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/4-to-5-year-old-child-development-activities
| Stage of Process | Date |
| Application period starts | 1st October 2026 |
| Closing date for applications | 15th January 2027 |
| National Offer Day | 16th April 2027 |
| Deadline for submitting appeals | 17th May 2027 |
| Appeal hearings for appeals submitted on time | 19th July 2027 |
| Round closes (applications need to be made using in-year application directly to the school) | 31st July 2027 |
| Term starts | 2nd September 2027 |
Applying for a place in Secondary School 2026 - Applications must be made online https://eadmissions.birmingham.gov.uk/prefs.php
| Stage of Process | Date |
| Application period starts | 1st September 2026 |
| Grammar school test | 14th September 2026 |
| Results of grammar school test | 16th October 2026 |
| Closing date for applications | 31st October 2026 |
| National Offer Day | 3rd March 2027 |
| Deadline for submitting appeals | 31st March 2027 |
| Appeal hearings for appeals submitted on time | May and June 2027 |
| Induction (transition) day at secondary school | TBC July 2027 |
| Round closes (applications need to be made using the in-year application directly to the school after this date) | 31st July 2027 |
| Term starts | 2nd September 2027 |
Appeals
If you wish to appeal a decision regarding your child's school place. more information can be found here.