Applications for September 2027 school places set to open in South Tyneside

South Tyneside Council says that parents can save time by applying online for their children’s September 2027 school places, for infant, junior or secondary schools in the borough.

Applications will be open from Friday, September 11, 2026. If your child falls into one of the following groups, you can apply for their September 2027 school place:

• Your child is in Year 6 class in primary or junior school.
• Your child is in Year 2 class at an infant school (not primary school).
• Your child’s birthday falls in the 12 months between September 1, 2022 and August 31, 2023.

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The deadline to apply for these school places is:

• Monday, November 2, 2026 at 4.30pm for secondary schools.
• Friday. January 15, 2027 at 4.30pm for primary, infant and junior schools.

From Friday September 11, 2026 you can apply for your child’s school place online at www.southtyneside.gov.uk/schooladmissions.