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School admissions

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

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