School admissions
Key dates for applying to primary and high school from Hanwell. The high school deadline is 31 October 2026.
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School places in Hanwell are applied for through Ealing Council, using the pan-London eAdmissions website. The dates below are Ealing's; always check the council's pages before you apply.
High school (Year 7) for September 2027
- Closing date
- 31 October 2026
- Offer day
- 1 March 2027 (national offer day)
- How to apply
- Online at eAdmissions
You apply to the council where you live, wherever the school is. Full details: Apply for high school.
Primary school (reception) for September 2027
For children born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023.
- Closing date
- 15 January 2027
- Offer day
- 16 April 2027
- How to apply
- Online at eAdmissions
Full details, including infant to junior transfer: Apply for primary school (reception class).
Moving to Hanwell mid-year
If you need a place outside the normal round, see In-year admissions.
Before you apply
- See the list of Hanwell schools, with links to each school's Ofsted reports and website.
- Read each school's admissions criteria. Faith schools and academies may set their own.
- Open days are listed on each school's own website.
Sources: Ealing Council: School admissions, Ealing Council: Apply for high school, Ealing Council: Apply for primary school (reception class), Ealing Council: In-year admissions, eAdmissions: London eAdmissions. Last checked 24 Oct 2026.