School Admissions 2025
Information for parents with children due start reception or secondary school
School admissions – Coventry City Council
When making your application, please ensure you choose 3 schools.
Rising 5 (Reception) admissions - September 2025
Online applications are open between 1 September 2024 - 15 January 2025
| Date | What's happening |
|---|---|
| 1 September 2024 | Parents can make applications |
| 15 January 2025 | Closing date for applications and final date for any changes to addresses |
| 16 April 2025 |
National Offer Day Letters posted by second class delivery to inform parents of allocated school. E-mails sent to online applicants |
| May - August 2025 | Allocation of places from waiting lists and any late applications |
| May - July 2025 | Appeals heard |
For details on how to apply for your child's school place, follow the link below where you will find guidance on the application process and the portal via which to apply.
How to apply for a school place for 2025
Secondary School admissions - September 2025
This is information for parents of children born between 1 September 2013 and 31 August 2014.
Secondary school admissions – Coventry City Council
Secondary school open evenings – Coventry City Council
starting secondary school 25 leaflet.pdf