School Admissions
Gateshead Council Primary School Admissions 2026
Children born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022 will be eligible to start school Reception in September 2026. The timeline for the application process is as follows:
| 8 September 2025 | Online system opens for parents to apply |
| 15 January 2026 | Closing date for submitting applications |
| 16 April 2026 | Offer letters and emails sent to parents |
| 22 May 2026 | Any places that become available will be offered from the schools waiting list |
| June/July 2026 | Appeals heard |
All places are allocated in accordance with the Local Authority admissions policy. Gateshead Council's school admissions webpage can be found here and the Gateshead School Admissions Brochure 2026/2026 can be found below.