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Stay safe in very hot weather

Very hot weather is expected for the next few days. A red heat-health alert (the highest level) is in place for London on Wednesday and Thursday.  

Hot weather can be dangerous and can cause serious illness. Stay safe and look out for others who may be particularly vulnerable to the heat. Read advice on GOV.UK

Cool spaces

There are local cool spaces that are free and open to everyone. Visit them to rest, drink water and stay cool. Find a cool space near you

Access Islington hubs 

North and South Access Islington hubs are closed due to the hot weather. The Central Hub is open for urgent, in-person support, until 4pm today (Wednesday 24 June) but avoid travelling unless it is essential. 

You can still access our services online and you can call us on 020 7527 2000 if you need to speak to someone. 

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Apply for a primary school place

If your child is due to start primary school and lives in Islington, you must apply online.

  1. Before you apply
  2. Choosing the right school for your child
  1. How to apply
  2. Dates and deadlines

Dates and deadlines

If your child is due to start primary school and lives in Islington, you must apply online.

  1. Before you apply
  2. Choosing the right school for your child
  3. How to apply
  4. Dates and deadlines

Dates and deadlines

You can apply from 1 September 2025, and you must apply by the deadline, 15 January 2026. We recommend you apply by 9 January 2026, just in case there are any problems with getting online or logging into the site. 

  • 15 January 2026: this is your deadline to submit your online application and social medical application
  • 16 April 2026: you’ll get an offer by email in the evening
  • 30 April 2026:this is your deadline to accept (or turn down) your school place
  • 22 May 2026: you must send in any appeals by this date. You can appeal even if you’ve accepted the school place offered.

Late applications

If we get your application after 15 January 2026 then your application will be marked as late. This means that it will not be considered until we have allocated school places for all applications received on time. This could reduce your chances of getting a place at the school you want.

If there are exceptional reasons why it was not possible to make your application by the deadline, please email us at admissions@islington.gov.uk. Make sure to attach any letters or other documents that help explain and support your reason.

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