Apply for a September 2025 school place

For how September starts for other school years, see in-year applications

Before you apply for a school place

Read applying for a September school place.

How to apply for a school place

Applications for September 2025 can be made from 1 September 2024.

If you already have a parent portal account (this is separate from a Cheshire East account), you can log in and start the new application. 

If you do not yet have a parent portal account, you can create one on the parent portal.

To find out how we use your information see our privacy notice.

If you do not have access to the internet, or need support to apply online, you can call us on 0300 123 5012.

Voluntary (church) aided schools may also need you to send information direct to the school.

Do not give misleading or incorrect information on your application - we may withdraw an offer of a place if you do.

Application deadlines

Primary (reception): 15 January 2025

Secondary (year 7): 31 October 2024

For other important dates, see school application timetable.

The closing date for on-time applications for transferring to secondary school in Year 7 for September 2025 has now passed. To make a late application please call 0300 123 5012 or complete a form that can be found at the end of the booklet Secondary School Applying for School Places 2025 School admissions information booklets (cheshireeast.gov.uk) 

Late applications will be considered after all on time applications unless the local authority considers that there are good reasons for the application being late, which must be stated at the time of application. Supporting documentation must be provided. 

After you have applied for a school place

See applying for a September school place for details of what happens next.