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 2025
Timetable for applying for a reception place
You should follow the 4-step process to apply for a reception class place at a primary school.
This is the timetable for applying which shows the important dates you need to know about.
| Monday, 9 September 2024 | The online admissions system opens for primary school places starting in September 2025. |
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| Wednesday, 15 January 2025 | Closing date for applications |
| Friday, 14 February 2025 | Last date for any changes to the address in your application. |
| Wednesday, 16 April 2025 | National offer day. |
| Sunday, 11 May 2025 | Closing date for Round 2 applications. |
| Friday, 6 June 2025 | Round 2 offers are sent. |
| Saturday, 7 June 2025 | Online applications re-open. |
| Sunday, 31 August 2025 | Final closing date for applications. |
Applying for a Secondary School for Sept 2025
Timetable for applying for secondary school
Please follow the 4-step process to apply for a year 7 secondary school place.
This is the timetable which shows the important dates you need to know about when applying for a secondary school place.
| Friday, 30 August 2024 | The online admissions system opens for secondary school places. |
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| Thursday, 31 October 2024 | 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, 13 December 2024 | Last date for any changes to the address in your application. |
| Monday, 3 March 2025 | National offer day. Sign in to view your school place offer. |