Late applications

Applications received after 31 October 2025 but on or before 9 December 2025 may be accepted and included in the main process in time for offers to be made on 2 March 2026, but only if they are late for a good reason. Evidence of the reason for lateness must be included in writing with the application. Each case is decided on its own merits.

Where the reason given for lateness is judged not to be a good reason, or the application is received after 9 December 2025 but before 2 March 2026, it will be processed only after the allocations procedure for all ‘on-time’ applications has been completed. This is usually during April. If a place cannot be offered at one of the preferred schools, a place will be allocated at the nearest school, or one within a reasonable travelling distance to the child’s home with a vacancy.

Change of preference

You can edit your online application up to 31 October 2025, ensuring that you re-submit the application upon completion. After that date, the next opportunity to change preferences is after the national offer date of 2 March 2026. Change of preferences will not be accepted after 31 October 2025.

The principle of the co-ordinated admissions scheme is to offer each child the highest possible preference listed on the application form. If you wish to add a preference or change the sequence of preferences after 2 March 2026, you will be required to send an email to schooladmissions@bexley.gov.uk giving reasons why. Any changes will not be administered until May 2026.