Supporting Transition
Contact School Admissions services
Email: school.admissions@rochdale.gov.uk
Telephone: Click to call0300 303 0340
Address: Early Help and SchoolsFloor 4
Number One Riverside
Smith Street
Rochdale OL16 1XU
Phone:
Monday–Friday, 9am–4.45pm
Applying for a place in Reception 2026
| Monday, 15 September 2025 | The online admissions system opens for primary school places starting in September 2026. |
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| Thursday, 15 January 2026 | Closing date for applications |
| Friday, 13 February 2026 | Last date for any changes to the address in your application. |
| Thursday, 16 April 2026 | National offer day. |
| Sunday, 10 May 2026 | Closing date for Round 2 applications. |
| Friday, 5 June 2026 | Round 2 offers are sent. |
| Saturday, 6 June 2026 | Online applications re-open. |
| Monday, 31 August 2026 | Final closing date for applications. |
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Applying for a Secondary School for Sept 2026
| Monday, 1 September 2025 | The online admissions system opens for secondary school places. |
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| Friday, 31 October 2025 | Closing date for applications Ensure your secondary school application is submitted before this date. Otherwise, you will need to apply for a late application. |
| Friday, 12 December 2025 | Last date for any changes to the address in your application. |
| Monday, 2 March 2026 | National offer day. Sign in to view your school place offer. |