You must give proof of your child's date of birth and your address when applying for a primary or high school place.
Proof of date of birth
We need one of the following documents:
- passport
- birth certificate
- Home Office visa or letter
Proof of address
This must be in the parent’s name at the address given on the application form.
We need one of the following documents (dated within the last 6 months):
- this year’s council tax bill
- recent child benefit or child tax credit letter
- letter confirming benefits entitlement (housing, income support, jobseekers allowance)
- tenancy agreement from a registered agency
- letter from social services, National Asylum Support Service (NASS), United Kingdom Border Agency (UKBA) or housing department
If you cannot provide proof of address
If you are renting privately, living in shared accommodation, or living with family or friends, you will need to provide.
Option 1: privately renting
- tenancy agreement from the landlord
- 2 bills or documents in your name at this address
Option 2: shared accommodation
3 bills or documents in your name at this address.
Option 3: living with friends or family
- written confirmation from the council taxpayer that you live there, the date you moved in and how long you intend to stay
- 2 bills or documents in your name at this address
Wrong or false information
Sharing incorrect information can result in losing your child’s school place offer.