The information below
is for parents of children due to start secondary school (Year 7) or
primary school (Reception) in the school year starting from September
2019. It is also for parents of children in an infant school who have a
child due to transfer to Year 3 of a junior school in September 2019.
Key things you need
to know about applying for a school place
If your child is due to start school for the first time in
Reception during the school year 2019/2020, or is in an infant school and due
to start in Year 3 at a junior school from September 2019, here are some dates
you need to know:
- From 12 November 2018 you can apply online for your child’s
primary school place.
- You must submit an application by the national closing date
15 January 2019. Applications received after this date will be considered as
late and you may reduce your chance of being offered a place at your preferred
schools.
If your child is due to start secondary school for the first
time from September 2019 here are some dates you need to know:
- From 12 September 2018 you can apply online for your child’s
Year 7 secondary school place.
- You must submit an application by the national closing date
31 October 2018. Applications received after this date will be considered as
late and you may reduce your chance of being offered a place at your preferred
school.
