School applications timetable
Use this timetable to check the key dates for applying for a school place in Cheshire East, including application deadlines and offer dates.
If you need to apply for a school place for September, visit Apply for a September school place.
Key dates for school admissions
School admissions timetable
| Status | Primary schools | Secondary schools |
|---|
| Online application forms available |
1 September 2026 |
1 September 2026 |
| Closing date for applications |
15 January 2027 |
31 October 2026 |
| Deadline for giving supporting documentation |
26 February 2027 |
18 December 2026 |
| Offers made |
16 April 2027 |
1 March 2027 |
| Deadline for accepting or declining places |
30 April 2027 |
15 March 2027 |
| Waiting lists prepared and vacancies allocated |
after 30 April 2027 |
After 15 March 2027 |
| Deadline for accepting or declining a place |
10 days from offer |
10 days from offer |
| Closing date for appeal applications |
17 May 2027 |
13 April 2027 |
| Appeal hearings (on time applications) |
Heard by 19 July 2027 |
Heard by 16 June 2027 |
| Appeal hearings (late applications) |
Within 40 days of appeal closing date where possible or 30 school days of appeal being lodged |
Within 40 days of appeal closing date where possible or 30 school days of appeal being lodged |
Page last reviewed: 03 August 2026
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