Important dates for school admissions
Timetable for Middle School (Year 5), High School (Year 7), Secondary School (Year 9 Whitley Bay High) and Reception 2027/28.
| Date | What happens - Middle and High |
|---|---|
| 7 September 2026 | Application Process begins for 2027/28 |
| 30 October 2026 | Closing date for all applications to be received by the Local Authority. |
| 1 March 2027 | National Offer Day for Middle and High Schools. |
| 15 March 2027 | Last date for parents to accept or refuse the offer that has been made. |
| 17 March 2027 | Last date for parents to request in writing that they want to place their child's name on the waiting list. |
| 24 March 2027 onwards | The LA reallocates any places that have become available since offer day. |
| May – July 2027 | Appeals to be heard. |
| Date | What Happens - First and Primary |
|---|---|
| 7 September 2026 | Application Process begins for 2027/28 |
| 11 January 2027 | Closing date for all applications to be received by the Local Authority. |
| 16 April 2027 | National Offer Day for Reception. |
| 30 April 2027 | Last date for parents to accept or refuse the offer that has been made. |
| 30 April 2027 | Last date for parents to request in writing that they want to place their child's name on the waiting list. |
| 10 May 2027 | The LA reallocates any places that have become available since offer day. |
| June/July 2027 | Appeals to be heard |