Directory display and forms

There are currently intermittent issues with some directory pages, including Find a School and Find a Recycling and Household Waste Site. The problem is being investigated.

Some of our forms will also be unavailable on Sunday 20 September, 4am to 10am due to some scheduled IT maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Apply for a school place

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Before applying make sure to select up to 5 school preferences. We recommend you apply for at least 3 (including 1 in your catchment area, where applicable) 

Find a school

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Apply for a primary or junior school
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Apply for a secondary school
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Changing school during term time
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School place for a child with special educational needs

 

Also see: Our school policies

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Parent portal: to apply
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School transport
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Appealing a school place decision
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Check school waiting lists online

Further reading

Other information you may find useful when applying for a school place, including, Your guide to education, delaying or deferring your child's school place, and school admissions data.

Further school application information