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Dates to remember for primary school admissions

There are some important dates you should remember for making your application for your child's primary, infant or junior school place.


If your child was born between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020 you'll need to apply for a primary school place between 6 November 2023 and the closing date of 15 January 2024 for them to start in the 2024 to 2025 academic year.

Week beginning 30 October 2023

Information is distributed by primary schools.

6 November 2023

Apply online.

Midnight on 15 January 2024

We must have received your preferences by this date. It doesn't matter how early you apply as long as you apply by the closing date.

16 April 2024

If you have applied online we'll email your offer on this date. If you don't have an email address, we'll post your offer letter, second class, on this date.

15 May 2024

The closing date for submitting an appeal in relation to Derbyshire schools if you're not happy with the school allocated to your child.

17 July 2024

Appeals are normally heard by this date.

September 2024

Children start school. The school your child has been offered a place at will be in touch with you about the exact date.