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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 2025 if you apply on time (before the 15 January 2025)
    • on 8 May 2025 if you apply late (between 16 January and 9 February 2025)
    • from June onwards if you apply after 10 February 2025

    If you are offered a space in the first round, it is important that you accept the offer by 30 April 2025.

    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 2025 - Offer letters posted / emailed to parents / carers / National Offer Day by Local Authority

    30 April 2025 - Deadline for acceptance of offer by parent / carer

    20 May 2025 - Deadline for lodging an on-time admission appeal

    Between 16 June and 22 July 2025 - Appeal Hearing Dates