Late applications

If you're making a late application between 1 November 2023 and 19 August 2024, you must complete and submit an online application at eAdmissions.   

If you're making a late application after 19 August 2024, you must apply for an in year place for your child as the online application system will no longer be available.
Find further information about Southwark Council's in year admissions process.

All late applications received after 31 October 2023 (except those regarded as exceptional circumstance) will not be considered for a school place until after the initial offer of places on 1 March 2024.

However, we can accept a late application as on time where we consider there are exceptional circumstances. You will need to notify the school admissions team by email if you are submitting a late application under exceptional circumstances, providing your reasons and any supporting documents so that they can be considered.

Only late applications submitted between 1 November 2023 and 12 December 2023 may be considered under the exceptional circumstances category.

Late applicants will receive their child’s offer of a school place by email.

Page last updated: 30 August 2023