Admissions
These dates apply to the 2024/25 Academic Year
Application dates
| Key dates | Details |
|---|---|
| 17 November 2025 | Admissions open |
| 15 January 2026 | Admissions close (national closing date) |
| 12 February 2026 | Lincolnshire final closing date for late applications and changes (your application may not be accepted if you apply to schools outside of Lincolnshire). |
| 16 April 2026 | Admissions reopen for late applications or changes |
| 16 May 2026 | Admissions close |
| after 1 June 2026 | Main allocation process ends and all further applications are dealt with on at least a weekly basis |
How to apply
Visit this web address to apply for a primary school place: https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/school-admissions/apply-school/2
How to appeal
Lincolnshire County Council
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/school-admissions/appeal-school-place/2
In-year applications
Lincolnshire County Council operates non-statutory coordination of these applications. Those who would like a school place in Lincolnshire may apply online using the Lincolnshire parent portal on the LCC website or obtain a paper form from 01522 782030. Those who would like places in schools outside of Lincolnshire should apply to the LA in which the school is situated.
All in-year applications will be dealt with by 31st August at the latest, each year.
