Primary school admissions - September 2026
If your child was born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022 and you live in Gateshead, you can apply from 8th September 2025 for your child to start school in September 2026.
Apply online for your child's school place
Online applications must be submitted by 15th January 2026. 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.
Admission to Primary School booklet 2026
Primary (Reception class) admissions timeline
| 8th September 2025 | Online system opens for parents to apply |
| 15th January 2026 | Closing date for submitting applications |
| 16th April 2026 | Offer letters and emails sent to parents |
| 22nd May 2026 | Any places that become available will be offered from the school's waiting list |
| June/July 2026 | 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:
Tuesday 30th September 2025 - 9:30 - 10:30am (max 10 spaces)
Tuesday 30th September 2025 - 18:00 - 19:00pm (unlimited spaces)
Tuesday 21st October 2025 - 9:30 - 10:30am (max 10 spaces)
Tuesday 21st October 2025 - 18:00 - 19:00pm (unlimited spaces)
Secondary school admissions (to start year 7 in September 2026)
You can apply for a secondary school place from 8th September 2025
Apply online for your child's school place
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.
Online applications must bu submitted by 31st October 2025.
Admission to Secondary school booklet
Secondary admissions timeline (to start year 7 in September 2026)
| 8th September 2025 | Online system opens for parents to apply |
| 31st October 2025 | Closing date for submitting applications |
| 2nd March 2026 | Offer letters and emails sent to parents |
| 10th April 2026 | Any places that become available will be offered from the schools waiting list |
| May/June 2026 | Appeals heard |