Winter in Brent
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School admissions
What do you want to do?
Find out about
Starting school
Check your child's date of birth to find out what year group they will be in and how to apply
Starting primary school in September 2025
If your child is due to start reception or move to junior school, you will need to apply before 15 January 2025
Starting secondary school in September 2025
If your child is due to start secondary school, you will need to apply before 31 October 2024
Apply to start or move schools during the school year
If you need a school place for your child now, you need to make an in-year application
Admissions criteria for Brent schools
Find out the criteria we use when allocating school places
How school places were offered
Find out how school places were offered last year
Appeals and waiting lists
Check your place on the waiting list for a school and information on how to make an appeal