NORTHUMBERLAND 2026 PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL ADMISSIONS
Applying for a school place in Northumberland? Below are the key dates for Reception entry and for Year 5, Year 7, and Year 9 admissions. All applications must be made through the official Northumberland County Council Online Admissions Portal.
📅 Reception Entry – September 2026 Intake
Parents applying for a Reception school place in Northumberland should take note of the following important dates:
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Saturday 1 November 2025 – Online Admissions Portal opens
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Thursday 15 January 2026 – Closing date for all Reception applications (must be received by the Local Authority)
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Thursday 16 April 2026 – National Offer Day (parents notified of Reception place offers)
📅 Year 5, Year 7 & Year 9 Entry – September 2026 Intake
For families applying for middle school, secondary school, or high school entry in Northumberland, here are the key deadlines:
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Friday 12 September 2025 – Online Admissions Portal opens
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Friday 31 October 2025 – Closing date for applications (all must be received by the Local Authority)
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Monday 2 March 2026 – National Offer Day (parents notified of school place offers)
How to Apply for a School Place in Northumberland
Applications for all school places must be submitted online via the official Northumberland County Council School Admissions Portal.
👉 Apply for a school place in Northumberland – School admissions, places & appeals
