Primary (Reception) dates
Official admissions dataRegistration / applications open
1 September 2026
Application deadline
15 January 2027
National Offer Day
16 April 2027
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Key Dates
Every important admissions date for 2027 entry, built from schools' published admissions cycles – separated by school type since dates differ.
2027 entryLast reviewed 27 October 20264 min read
Why these dates are shown separately
Editorial guidancePrimary and secondary admissions run on similar but distinct calendars, and grammar schools add an earlier testing step on top of the secondary calendar. Mixing all three together tends to confuse rather than help, so the dates below are grouped by the school type they actually apply to.
Secondary (Year 7) dates
Official admissions dataRegistration / applications open
1 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
National Offer Day
1 March 2027
Grammar school test dates
Official admissions data11+ test registration closes
31 October 2026
National Offer Day
1 March 2027
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About this guide
Admissions cycle
2027 entry
Last reviewed
27 October 2026
Editorially reviewed
Yes
Official sources used
School-published admission cycle data · Trafford Council coordinated admissions scheme
This guide combines editorial analysis with official Trafford Council and school-published admissions data. Rules, dates and criteria can change – always confirm details with the relevant admissions authority or school before applying.