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Starting School - Reception September 2026

Key information:

If you applied online, you can view the result of your application from 10am on 16 April by logging in to your account on the BCP Parent Portal. You will also receive an email containing your official offer letter.

If you applied on time and provided an email address you will receive an email containing your official offer letter on 16 April.

BCP will let you know your outcome:

  • on 16 April 2026 if you apply on time (before the 15 January 2026)
  • on 8 May 2026 if you apply late (between 16 January and 9 February 2026)
  • from June onwards if you apply after 10 February 2026

If you are offered a space in the first round, it is important that you accept the offer by 30 April 2026.

Next steps... and transition into school

We will write to you with details of our transition activities shortly.

 Key Dates in the appeals process:

16 April 2026 - Offer letters posted / emailed to parents / carers / National Offer Day by Local Authority

30 April 2026 - Deadline for acceptance of offer by parent / carer

20 May 2026 - Deadline for lodging an on-time admission appeal

Between 16 June and 22 July 2026 - Appeal Hearing Dates