If your child was born between 1 September 2020 – 31 August 2021
1 September 2024
From 1 September you can apply online for a primary school place.
You must complete your application by 5pm on 15 January 2025.
September 2024
In September parents of children eligible to start reception in September 2025, who are known to the health authority in Oldham, will receive a letter from the school-maintained nursery.
The letter informs parents how to apply for a reception place for their child and what procedures they must follow.
Parents are encouraged to visit the schools they are interested in.
Private daycare providers will also be sent this information.
15 January 2025
5pm on 15 January 2025 is the closing date for submitting your application to us.
You will get an acknowledgment that your application has been received.
If you do not receive a receipt you must contact Oldham Council on 0161 770 4213.
Applications received after the deadline will only be considered once all on-time applications have been processed.
Missed deadlines
If you missed the 15 January 2025 deadline, you can apply as a late applicant from 20 January 2025
- Apply online - Web page
7 February 2025
The last date by which exceptional changes can be made is 7 February 2025.
An example of an "exceptional change" is if you move house after submitting your application.
Oldham Council must receive written notice by this date.
- Moving house and permanent addresses - Webpage
16 April 2025
You will receive a notification of your application by email on 16 April 2025.
You can log back into your account to view the offer made.
If we can’t offer a place at any of the schools/academies you requested, you will be offered the nearest school that still has vacancies.
You will also be advised that your child’s name will be added to the waiting list for each school requested.
Between 16 April and 9 May 2025
Appeal forms can be downloaded by parents wishing to submit an appeal to the Independent Appeal Panel.
From 12 May 2025
You can contact Oldham Council to find out where your child is on a waiting list(s) for community and voluntary controlled schools.
For any other school you can contact the school directly to find out where your child is on a waiting list(s).
7 July 2025
Last week for appeals to be heard, by the Independent appeal panel.