Apply for school places now
Parents and carers of children who are due to start primary, junior or secondary school next September can now apply for their school place.
Children born between September 2021 and August 2022 will be due to start primary school in September next year (2026).
To ensure those children are allocated a school place, parents and carers must have applied to Telford & Wrekin Council by 15 January 2026.
Parents and carers of children moving from an infant to junior school (moving from years two to three), must also apply for their child’s place by the 15 January 2026.
Children born between September 2014 and August 2015 are due to start secondary school next year and parents and carers have until 31 October 2025 to apply for their school place.
For all applications, parents are advised to list four schools in order of preference.
Applications for a child with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) should be submitted by 31 October 2025, whether they are due to start primary, juniors or secondary.
Many schools across the Borough will be hosting open days and evenings, ready to welcome prospective students.
Councillor Shirley Reynolds, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People, Education, Employment and Skills, said:
“It’s that time of year again when school applications are open for children starting primary, junior or secondary school next year.
“We always suggest that parents and carers visit the schools they’re interested in with their child – it’s a great way to get a feel for the place before making any decisions.
“Most schools will be holding open days and evenings, so children can explore and see what their future school might be like.
“People can also view our admissions guide on the website – it’s packed with helpful information, including how places were offered last year and whether a child may have been offered a space based on where you live.”
Parents and carers will be contacted to confirm their child’s school place on the national offer days, which is in early March for secondary places and mid-April for primary school places.
More information about applying for a school place is available online.