Admissions frequently asked questions

Admissions

These pages explain how to apply for a school place and how to appeal for a school place.

September 2010 admissions
If you have not yet submitted your application for the school year 2010/11, you need to apply (as a late applicant) as soon as possible and:

Admissions arrangements and policies

Admissions scheme 2011/12 objections

Information on how parents can object to the admissions scheme.

High school admissions

If your child needs to start high school in September 2010, you can find information on how to apply for year 7 (school year 2010-11) on the high school admissions page.

Primary school admissions

If your child needs to start primary school in September 2010, you can find information on how to apply for reception year (school year 2010-11) on the primary school admissions page.

Junior school admissions

If your child is now in year 2, you can find information on how to apply for year 3 at junior school (school year 2010-11) on the junior school admissions page.

Nursery school admissions

Information about applying for a nursery school place.

In-year admissions

If your child needs a school place immediately, you can find advice on how to apply on the in-year admissions page.

Appeals

How to appeal if your child has not been offered a place at your preferred school.

Neighbouring authorities

Contact details for neighbouring borough's admissions departments.

Contact us

How to contact us and neighbouring authorities about school admissions.

The admissions guidelines published on this website are reviewed annually. We make every effort to ensure that this information is updated regularly to reflect any changes.