Admission Arrangements
All admissions should go through the Sandwell Council
Applying for Reception or Transfer
If your child is due to start in Reception or transfer from an Infant School to a Junior School. Find out how and when to apply, and other information regarding the process:
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/school-admissions/applying-reception-place-year-3-junior-school
Applying Online for your Reception/Yr3 place for September 2027
Families can apply for a Reception for September 2027. You will be able to apply online at https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/school-admissions/applying-reception-place-year-3-junior-school during the period from Monday 14 September 2026 until the closing date of Friday 15 January 2027.
Non-Sandwell residents must contact their home Authority
Don’t worry, if you don’t have a computer at home, you can also apply from one of Sandwell’s 19 libraries and at Sandwell primary schools that offer computer support. You may also apply from a mobile device (eg smartphone or tablet).
Remember:
You cannot apply for a reception place before 14 September 2026
To have the best chance of getting the school you prefer, you must apply before 15 January 2027
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Parent Support Line 0121 569 6765.
Applying for a Reception place at Causeway Green Primary School (for children applying for Reception places):
Our New Reception Parent Tours are now open for booking for Sept 27 admissions. Please contact the school to arrange a tour.
Tues 15th Sept 9am
Tues 22nd Sept 9am
Wed 7th October 9am
Wed 21st Oct 9am
Tues 24th Nov 9am
Wed 2nd Dec 9am
Wed 6th Jan 9am
Applying for Secondary School Places for September 2027
You will be able to apply for a secondary (Year 7) school place for your child from Monday 13 July 2026.
Now is the time to start thinking about your options. When considering which schools to apply for, we suggest that you look out for details of open days/evenings which will be publicised on the schools and LA’s websites and local press. Consider how closely you meet the school’s admission criteria and visit the LA website to view their parent information booklet.
To apply, please first register at https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/school-admissions/applying-secondary-school. You will then receive an email with a link to complete and submit your application (Non‑Sandwell residents should contact their home Authority).
Please note: You cannot apply before 13 July 2026 and to have the best chance of getting the school you want, you must apply by the closing date of 31 October 2026.
If you are new to the UK and require school places for your children, please read this document.
If you have any questions about the application process, please call the Sandwell School Admissions Parent Support Line at 0121 569 6765.
The Appeals Process - Primary (file available to download)
Please see the Admission Arrangements for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 (files available to download below)
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/school-admissions/applying-reception-place-year-3-junior-school