School applications deadline fast approaching

By Amanda Wilkins - 6 January 2026

EducationPre-school & ChildcareCommunity

The deadline for primary and junior school applications is 15 January 2026.

Parents and carers are being advised to give their child the best start to their education by submitting their primary and junior school application by 15 January 2026.

You can apply for up to three schools, with the option to put your most preferred school as your first choice. It’s highly recommended that you fill out all three preferences for the best outcome.

If applying for a primary or infant school, your child must be born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022.

For junior school applications, the birth date range is 1 September 2018 and 31 August 2019.

The deadline is midnight on Thursday, 15 January 2026.

Late applications received after this date will be considered only after all on-time applications.

Please visit the Swindon Borough Council website here for more information. 

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