From 1 September 2026: You can apply online for a primary school place.

You’ll receive a confirmation once your application is received. If you don’t get one, contact the School Admissions Team:

• Phone: 0161 770 4213
• Email: ecs.pupils@oldham.gov.uk

Deadline: 5pm, 15 January 2027: 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 15 January 2027 deadline, you can still apply as a late applicant from 20 January 2027.

22 January 2027: 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.

16 April 2027: 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.

16 April – 14 May 2027: If you're not happy with the offer, you can download a form to appeal to the independent appeal panel.

From 10 May 2027: You can contact schools directly to find out your child’s position on their waiting lists.

14 May 2027: This is the final date to submit an appeal.

12 July 2027: All appeals will be heard by this week.

Accept or decline

You do not need to do anything if you want to accept an offer from a school.

However, you must tell Oldham Council if you want to decline a place.