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School admissions
Apply for a primary or secondary school place or a school place during term time in Leicestershire.
For first-time admissions to infant and primary school, September 2020:
- 7,611 on-time applications
- 92.4% secured their first choice
- 98% secured one of their top 3 choices
For Year-7 secondary school entry 2020 we received:
- 7,400 on-time applications
- 89.2% secured their first choice
- 95.6% secured one of their top 3 choices
Secondary school admissions close 31 October
The last day to apply for your child's secondary school place is 31 October.
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Apply for a primary school place
Apply for a primary school place in Leicestershire.
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Apply for a secondary school place
Apply for a secondary school place in Leicestershire.
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School policies
Policies and useful information that you should read before you apply for a school place.
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Your Guide to education
Information you need to know to apply for a school place including a printable list of the schools in your area.
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Apply to move school
Apply to move school during term time.
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Appeal a school place and check waiting lists online
How to appeal if you're child has been refused a school place or you’re unhappy with the school they’ve been offered. Check school waiting lists online.
News
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Deadline for secondary school applications approaching
Apply for next year's places by Saturday, October 31
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Applications for secondary school places now open
Deadline for applications is October 31
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Applications for primary school places now open
Parents have until 15th January 2021.