School admissions

Apply for a school place, in-year admissions and transfers, the school admissions process, including waiting lists, admissions due to a medical need and admissions outside of normal year group.

Admissions to infant, junior and primary schools

Apply for a primary school place, transfer from infant to junior school, in-year admissions, when your child can start primary school.

Admissions to secondary schools, university technical colleges and studio schools

Apply for a secondary school place, university technical colleges and studio schools

School admissions process

Confidentiality and preferences, waiting lists, late applications, special educational needs (SEN), neighbouring authorities, distance between your home and schools.

Admission of children outside of their normal year group

Parents may seek a place for their child outside of their normal year group, if for example, the child is considered gifted and talented, or has experienced problems such as ill health.

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School admissions

Admissions to infant, junior and primary schools

Admissions to secondary schools, university technical colleges and studio schools

School admissions process

Admission of children outside of their normal year group

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