Apply for school placements in 2020/21 for the following year groups.
| Year group | Closing date for applications |
|---|---|
| Reception (born between 1 September 2015 - 31 August 2016) | 15 January 2020 |
| Infant/Junior (Year 2 into Year 3) | 15 January 2020 |
| Secondary (born between 1 September 2008 - 31 August 2009) | 31 October 2019 |
If a child has an Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP) the closing date is 31 October 2019.
View a step-by-step guide on how to apply for school placements in 2020/21. Please also view our School Admissions Mythbuster which clarifies common assumptions about the application process.
You can apply for a school place on line using a tablet, laptop, computer or smart phone.
If you do not have access to a computer you can go to your local library and ask a member of staff to help you submit an application.
Before you complete your application please refer to our School Admissions Information Booklet 2020/21.
Applying for school places for academic year 2020/21
The current Home to School Travel Policy will apply to any parent/carer applying for their child’s primary or secondary education placement during the normal admissions round for school places for September 2020.
The new Home to School Travel Assistance Policy, if agreed by Cabinet following consideration of the consultation outcome, will come into force for any applications made for a new school place after September 2020.
Mid-year school transfer
If you are applying for a mid-year transfer during the current school year (2019/20) please use the following link to view further information on the application process and to access the 'In Year application form'.
Ofsted are changing the way they inspect and report on schools. The new Education Inspection Framework is coming into force in September 2019. Please visit GOV.UK for further information.
Last updated: 3.43pm on Tuesday 15 October 2019
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