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Checked 23 May 2026
Bristol school admissions for parents
Bristol City Council publishes some of the clearest timetable pages for September 2026 entry, with separate date tables for Reception and Year 7 plus dedicated appeal guidance. Those timetable pages are the best source for offer, response, second-round and appeal deadlines.
Primary September 2026 round
Bristol set 15 January 2026 as the closing date for new Reception applications. Offers were due on 16 April 2026, parents had to respond by 30 April 2026, and the deadline for on-time appeals where Bristol presents the appeal was 5 June 2026.
Secondary September 2026 round
Bristol set 31 October 2025 as the closing date for new Year 7 applications. Offers were due on 2 March 2026, parents had to respond by 16 March 2026, and the deadline for on-time appeals where Bristol presents the appeal was 5 May 2026.
Detailed timetable published
Bristol publishes additional operational dates such as changes of address, exchanges with other local authorities, and later allocation rounds. That makes the timetable pages useful even after the main closing date has passed.
Appeals are remote by default
Bristol says school admission appeals are held over Zoom by default. Parents who cannot use Zoom are asked to contact the council so alternative arrangements can be considered.
Admissions contact
Bristol publishes a School Admissions contact route and lists 0117 903 7694 for admissions enquiries alongside the council contact form.
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In-depth guide · Checked May 2026
Bristol school admissions guide for parents
This guide summarises Bristol City Council admissions pages as available on 23 May 2026 for September 2026 entry. Always re-check the live council pages before you apply or appeal.
Executive summary
Bristol City Council publishes detailed timetable pages for both Reception and Year 7 entry, plus a separate appeals page. Those timetable pages are useful not only for the national deadlines but also for Bristol's own address-change, later-allocation and appeal dates.
Key dates
| Stage | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| On-time closing date | 15 January 2026 | 31 October 2025 |
| Offer day | 16 April 2026 | 2 March 2026 |
| Respond by | 30 April 2026 | 16 March 2026 |
| On-time appeal deadline | 5 June 2026 | 5 May 2026 |
What matters in Bristol
- Bristol publishes the coordinated timetable in enough detail to track later allocation rounds and exchanges with other local authorities.
- The appeals page says hearings are held over Zoom by default, with alternative arrangements available if needed.
- Bristol keeps primary, secondary, in-year and appeals material together under one admissions section, so it is worth using the main hub as your bookmark.
- Contact details for the admissions team are published on the appeals page, including phone number 0117 903 7694.
After offer day
Use the published response deadline for your offered place even if you are planning an appeal. Bristol's timetable pages are also the best place to monitor later allocation and waiting-list activity.