Reception Starters 2027
Primary school admissions - September 2027
If your child was born between 1st September 2022 and 31st August 2023 and you live in Gateshead, you can apply from 7th September 2025 for your child to start school in September 2027.
Apply on-line at: www.gateshead.gov.uk/schooladmissions
Online applications must be submitted by 15th January 2027. If you do not submit your form by this date, you will reduce your chances of gaining a place at one of your preferred schools.
You should list three school preferences on your application, applying for only one school does not improve your chances of gaining a place at this school. Please note - the admissions team at Gateshead Council is responsible for allocating places. Schools have no involvement or input into this process. Please see below the booklet link whick contains important guidance to help you complete your child's application.
Admission to Primary school booklet
Primary (Reception class) admissions timeline
| 7th September 2026 | Online system opens for parents to apply |
| 15th January 2027 | Closing date for submitting applications |
| 16th April 2027 | Offer letters and emails sent to parents |
| 21st May 2027 | Any places that become available will be offered from the schools waiting list |
| June/July | Appeals heard |
Book a visit to see if Clover Hill is the school for you and your child.
We are very much looking forward to meeting you and telling you all about our wonderful school. If you would like to attend one of our tours please contact the school office on 0191 4334056 to reserve your place. Please note this is for adults only.
Dates for a visit/tour:
Wednesday 30th September 2026 - 10:00 - 11:00am
Wednesday 30th September 2026 - 18:00 - 19:00pm
Wednesday 21st October 2026 - 10:00 - 11:00am
Wednesday 21st October 2026 - 18:00 - 19:00pm
Secondary school admissions (to start year 7 in September 2027)
You can apply for a secondary school place from 7th September 2026
Apply on-line at: www.gateshead.gov.uk/schooladmissions
Online applications must be submitted by 31st October 2026.
Make sure you look at the 'Admission to Secondary School' booklet which contains essential information that will help you in making your child's application.
We recommend you apply to three schools - applying for only one school does not improve your chances of gaining a place at this school.
You cannot apply to Emmanuel College using our online application form - you must contact Emmanuel College directly if you want to apply for a place there.
If you rank a school outside Gateshead as one or more of your preferences you must look at the admission policy for that school before submitting your application.
Admission to Secondary school booklet
Secondary admissions timeline (to start year 7 in September 2026)
| 7th September 2026 | Online system opens for parents to apply |
| 31st October 2026 | Closing date for submitting applications |
| 1st March 2027 | Offer letters and emails sent to parents |
| 9th April 2027 | Any places that become available will be offered from the schools waiting list |
| May/June 2027 | Appeals heard |