Apply for a school place

If your child is due to start primary or secondary school in September 2027, you’ll need to apply for a school place.

Applications open on 1 September 2026.

You should apply if your child was born:

• Between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 to start primary school
• Between 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016 to start secondary school

Applications must be made online

The deadline for applications for secondary places is 31 October 2026, and the deadline for primary places is 15 January 2027.

Applications must be made online.

If you need support with your application, contact the School Admissions Team:

• Call: 020 7527 5515
• Email: admissions@islington.gov.uk

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Check if your child can get free school meals

Free school meals are expanding in Islington. If you receive Universal Credit, your child may be eligible for free school meals from the September term.

As well as providing a healthy, nutritious meal during the school day, free school meals can help families with the cost of living, saving up to £589 per child each year.

If your child is eligible, you may also be entitled to £150 towards the cost of school uniforms when they transfer to secondary school.

Find out more and apply.