Today is last day to apply for primary school places

Thursday, 15 January 2026 10:57

Source: Rutland County Council Facebook page

Rutland County Council is reminding parents today's the last day to apply for a primary school place for this September.

The deadline for applications is the same for each county. If your child lives in Rutland, then apply via rutland.gov.uk. If they're outside Rutland, apply through your home local authority, even if it's for a place at a Rutland school. This is for children born between the 1st of September 2021 and the 31st of August 2022. National Offer Day one places will be awarded is on the 16th of April.

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