School Admissions upcoming dates

25 February 2026

We are reminding schools of the upcoming admission dates for both Secondary and Primary schools.

Summary of upcoming Secondary Admissions dates:

  • National offer day on Monday 2 March 2026
  • Schools to send welcome letters for secondary no earlier than Wednesday 4 March 2026
  • Parental deadline for late applications, waiting list requests and acceptance or refusals - Monday 16 March 2026
  • Reallocation ranking lists sent to schools on Thursday 19 March 2026
  • Reallocation ranking lists and acceptance or refusals due back on Thursday 26 March 2026
  • Reallocation offer day on Thursday 23 April 2026.

Summary of upcoming Primary Admissions dates:

  • Ranking lists due back from schools on Thursday 5 March 2026
  • Offer lists sent to schools on Tuesday 31 March 2026
  • National offer day on Thursday 16 April 2026
  • Schools to send welcome letters for secondary no earlier than Monday 20 April 2026
  • Parental deadline for late applications, waiting list requests and acceptance or refusals on Thursday 30 April 2026
  • Reallocation ranking lists sent to schools on Wednesday 6 May 2026
  • Reallocation ranking lists and acceptance or refusals due back on Wednesday 13 May 2026
  • Reallocation offer day on Thursday 21 May 2026

If you have any questions about any of the above please email the Admissions team at kentonlineadmissions@kent.gov.uk.