Further school application information

School policies

You should read the ‘Your Guide to Education’ and the relevant Admission policy before applying for your child’s school place. All the documents you need are available on this page.

To help you find the information you need, please see the year that is relevant to when your child will start or move school.

Please also see the policies grouped under general policies.

September 2025

School Admissions Policy 2025-26 PDF, 420.28 KB Opens new window
Co-ordinated Admission Scheme - Infant, Primary and Junior school entry 2025 PDF, 217.69 KB Opens new window
Co-ordinated Admission Scheme - Secondary Entry 2025 PDF, 165.49 KB Opens new window
Co-ordinated admission arrangements for mid-term transfers 2025-26 PDF, 1.26 MB Opens new window
Published Admission Numbers (PANs) September 2025 PDF, 328.48 KB Opens new window
Links to school catchment area maps and general information 2025 PDF, 96.41 KB Opens new window

September 2024

Admissions Policy for September 2024 entry PDF, 303.53 KB Opens new window
Co-ordinated Admission Scheme - Primary Entry 2024 PDF, 142.55 KB Opens new window
Co-ordinated Admission Scheme - Secondary Entry 2024 PDF, 93.51 KB Opens new window
Co-ordinated admission arrangements for mid-term transfers 2024-25 PDF, 2.45 MB Opens new window
Published Admission Numbers (PANs) September 2024 PDF, 137.16 KB Opens new window
Links to school catchment area maps and general information 2024 PDF, 36.42 KB Opens new window
Appendices - List of community and maintained schools 2024 PDF, 837.73 KB Opens new window

General policies

School admissions code: statutory guidance that schools must follow when carrying out duties relating to school admissions.

Schools admissions: applications for overseas children.

Fair Access Protocol  PDF, 775.34 KB Opens new window
School admissions report to the schools adjudicator - September 2023 PDF, 350 KB Opens new window

 

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