If you live in Walsall, your child was born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022 and is due to commence Reception class in September 2026 you will need to complete an online application through Walsall Council website. The portal is now open until 15 January 2025. Having a place in the nursery class attached to a school does not guarantee a place in the reception class at that school. You must send a separate application for a place in the reception class.
It's important that you include three schools on your application. This will increase your chance of getting a place at one of your preferred choices. If you only put your top choice down, there is a risk you might not get a place at that school. You may be offered a school that you’re not happy with instead.
We always aim to offer you a place at your highest ranked school.
If you live outside Walsall, you should complete an application from your home local authority (even if you are applying for a Walsall school).
Deciding on your school preferences
You can apply for a place at up to three schools for your child, and list them in order of preference.
If any of your preferred schools are outside Walsall Borough, you still apply in the same way. Walsall Council runs a co-ordinated admissions scheme with neighbouring councils and admission authorities, so you only have to complete one application.
Walsall Council has a duty to offer your child a place in a school. We always try to meet your first choice, but sometimes we receive more applications than the school has places available. We will then try to offer your next highest preference. If we cannot meet any of your preferences, we will offer you a place in the nearest school to your home address with available places.
The schemes for co-ordinated admissions document tells you more about:
The determined admission arrangements document tells you about:
To apply for a September 2026 place, complete our online application by 15 January 2026.
Link to Online Application Form
Faith schools need you to complete an additional form as well as the online application. You can get a copy of the form from the school, or download and print it yourself. When you've completed it, you'll need to send it direct to the relevant school.
Walsall faith schools supplementary form 2026
Our step-by-step admissions guide will take you through the whole admissions process. It explains how to create an account, how to log in, and how to submit your application.
The guide is only available in English. If you need extra support, you can contact us.
You can also download the information for parents booklet.
Guide to making an application
Download PDF (2.37 MB)Primary admissions 2026: Information for parents
Download PDF (1.77 MB)If you ask for an email notification in your online application, you will receive your offer by email on 16 April 2026. The emails are sent automatically over the course of the day.
If you apply late, we will let you know after 16 April 2026.
If you are not happy with your offer, you can appeal against the decision.
You can download our frequently asked questions document for some further information that you might find helpful.
Primary admissions FAQs 2026
Download PDF (139.92 KB)Reception offers 2025
Download PDF (274.01 KB)
Your application will be treated as being late if:
We process late applications after the on-time applications. You probably won’t be offered a place at one of your preferred schools if you apply late.
You can find full details in our late applications policy.
For any further information please visit the link below:-
Link to School admissions at Walsall Council
If you require help completing your application please see Mrs Wall in the School Office.