Apply for a school place for Reception or Year 7 (September 2026)
Make an application for a place in a Swansea school for Reception or Year 7 in September 2026.
Have you considered Welsh-medium education for your child? You can find more information on the benefits here.
The online system for Reception and Year 7 September 2026 opens 9.00am (Monday 6 October 2025)
Parents are asked to read the Information for parents booklet and the online application user guides carefully before beginning the process.
| Applying for a place in: | Opening date for application | Closing date for application |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 6 October 2025 | 28 November 2025 |
| Year 7 | 6 October 2025 | 28 November 2025 |
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Please be aware that if you wait until the last day to submit your application and experience any difficulties completing the form, there will be no technical support available after 4.00pm on closing day (28 November 2025).
Timetable for primary school applications 2026 / 2027
Timetable for secondary school applications 2026 / 2027
Online application registration guide
When will I know if my application for a Reception or Year 7 school place has been successful or not?
School place online application FAQs
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