Education and learning

Arrangements for applying for school places vary depending upon the age of your child and the type of school to which you apply.

The likelihood of being offered a place at your preferred school depends on a number of factors such as whether the school has a vacancy and, if there is no vacancy, whether your child has any priority on the school's waiting list.

Before applying for a place you may wish to do some research. The links above provide useful information. 

How to apply

You can apply for primary and secondary school places by:

• submitting a paper application
• applying online through the eAdmissions website.

Paper application

For an application form please phone the council's Department for Children, Young People and Learners (CYPL) at the details below.

eAdmissions

The easiest way is to apply online through the eAdmissions website (see the Schools - Online admissions associated link).

Click on the 'Register to apply online' link, enter your details in the user registration form, then click on the 'register' button to submit your application.

You will be sent a confirmation email and issued with a unique reference number, which will be your proof that your application has been received.

Admissions and transfer arrangements

You can contact CYPL for information on:

• nursery/pre-school groups
• starting school
• changing primary school
• transfer from primary to secondary school at age 11+
• changing secondary school
• schools in Croydon.

Apply online for primary and secondary schools for September 2009

For further information on applying online for primary (includes reception) and secondary school places in 2009 contact CYPL.

Contact Details

Contact name

Department for children, young people and learners

Telephone

020 8726 6400

Address

Taberner House
Park Lane
Croydon
CR9 1TP