UKFP 2026 Reserve Allocation Update

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The UKFPO can confirm that in the first two rounds of allocation from the reserve list, a total of 268 applicants were allocated to a Foundation School.

  • In round one 154 applicants were allocated
  • In round two 114 applicants were allocated.
  • Currently 401 applicants remain on the reserve list.

Two further dates for reserve list allocation have been agreed and have been added to the 2026 application timeline.

As with the first two rounds, some applicants on the reserve list will be allocated to a Foundation School in each round and this will be dependent on the number of vacancies available at that time.

  • Round 3 allocation will take place on 15 July 2026
  • Round 4 allocation will take place on 29 July 2026

Applicants allocated to a Foundation School in each round will then be required to preference groups in Oriel and once matched to a group, will then preference programmes in Oriel.  Refer to the timeline for all dates and deadlines. FAQs have been added to our website to help provide applicants with information about the process.