If your child was born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 you'll need to apply for a primary school place between 9 November 2026 and the closing date of 15 January 2027 for them to start in the 2027 to 2028 academic year.
Week beginning 2 November 2026
Information is distributed by primary schools.
9 November 2026
Apply online.
Midnight on 15 January 2027
We must have received your preferences by this date. It doesn't matter how early you apply as long as you apply by the closing date.
16 April 2027
If you have applied online we'll email your offer on this date and you can log in from midnight to view your allocated school place. If you don't have an email address, we'll post your offer letter, second class, on this date.
17 May 2027
The closing date for submitting an appeal in relation to Derbyshire schools if you're not happy with the school allocated to your child.
19 July 2027
Appeals are normally heard by this date.
September 2027
Children start school. The school your child has been offered a place at will be in touch with you about the exact date.