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
Apply for a reception place at a primary school
Timetable for applying
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, 18th September 2023 | The online admissions system opens for primary school places. |
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| Tuesday 16th January 2024 | Closing date for applications Ensure your reception class application for a primary school is submitted before this date. Otherwise, you will need to apply for a late application. |
| Friday, 16th February 2024 | Last date for any changes to the address in your application. |
| Tuesday, 16th April 2024 | National offer day. |
Apply for a year 7 secondary school place
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.
| Monday, 4th September 2023 | The online admissions system opens for secondary school places. |
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| Monday, 31st October 2023 | 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, 15th December 2023 | Last date for any changes to the address in your application. |
| Friday, 1st March 2024 | National offer day. Sign in to view your school place offer. |