July 2025 If your child is in Year 5 and goes to school in Oldham, you’ll get a letter or email from the school explaining how to apply for a Year 7 place and what steps to follow.

From 1 August 2025 You can apply online for a secondary school place.

You’ll receive a confirmation once your application is received. If you don’t get one, call Oldham Council at 0161 770 4213.

Deadline: 5pm, 31 October 2025  You must submit your application by this time

Late applications will only be looked at after all on-time ones are processed.

If you miss the 31 October deadline, you can still apply as a late applicant from 5 November 2025.

6 November 2025 This is the last date to tell the Council about any major changes, like moving house, that could affect your application.

You must send written proof via email to the School Admissions Team:

• Email: ecs.pupils@oldham.gov.uk.

2 March 2026  You’ll get an email with your child’s school offer.

You can also log into your account to view the offer.

If none of your chosen schools have space, your child will be offered a place at the nearest school with available places.

Your child’s name will also be added to the waiting lists for the schools you applied for.

2 March – 10 April 2026 If you're not happy with the offer, you can download a form to appeal to the independent appeal panel.

From 1 April 2026 You can contact schools directly to find out your child’s position on their waiting lists.

10 April 2026 This is the final date to submit an appeal.

13 July 2026 All appeals will be heard by this date.