Primary and secondary schools in Hounslow are now accepting applications from families with children starting primary school or transferring to secondary school in September 2026.
Applications for junior schools for children moving into year 3 are also open.
Families must submit the applications for primary and secondary schools using the online EAdmissions form. They can choose six schools for both primary and secondary. With the online application, families can take their time to explore the range of options available. However, to avoid disappointment, it is vital to complete the application by the deadlines.
Children in Hounslow who are currently in Year 6 and were born between 1 September 2014 and 31 August 2015, will need to apply for a secondary school. The closing date for secondary school admissions is Friday, 31 October 2025. A full list of open days for secondary schools is available here.
Children who were born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022, will need to apply for a primary school (reception class). If children are in Year 2 in an infant school and born between 1 September 2018 and 31 October 2019, they will need to apply for Year 3 place in a junior school. The deadline for applying to primary and junior schools is Monday, 15 January 2026.
Councillor Samia Chaudhary, Cabinet Member for Education, Children, Skills and Employment at Hounslow Council, said:
“Every child in Hounslow is entitled to an excellent education, which can transform lives and support our young residents towards a bright future.
“I’m proud that most of our schools in the borough are recognised by Ofsted as either ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’. Our dedicated and passionate teachers in Hounslow work tirelessly to deliver learning and enrichment opportunities for children and develop their full potential.
With GCSE and A-Level results in the borough consistently outperforming the national average, no matter which school your child starts at next September, they will be given the best possible education to help them succeed in life.”
For information of primary and secondary schools in Hounslow, details of application process and application forms, visit Hounslow Council’s school admission website: https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/school-admissions
Hounslow Council’s Schools Admissions Team will be available to offer advice and assistance by phone on 020 8583 2711/2721 or via email on admissions@hounslow.gov.uk.
