If your child was born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021 you'll need to apply for a primary school place between 11 November 2024 and the closing date of 15 January 2025 for them to start in the 2025 to 2026 academic year.
Week beginning 4 November 2024
Information is distributed by primary schools.
11 November 2024
Apply online.
Midnight on 15 January 2025
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 2025
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.
21 May 2025
The closing date for submitting an appeal in relation to Derbyshire schools if you're not happy with the school allocated to your child.
21 July 2025
Appeals are normally heard by this date.
September 2025
Children start school. The school your child has been offered a place at will be in touch with you about the exact date.