School application guides

How to apply for a school place at an infant, junior, primary or secondary school in Brighton & Hove. Read our guides before you apply online for a place.
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How to apply for a school place if your child has special educational needs or disabilities

How to apply for school in Brighton & Hove and what to do if your child has an education, health and care (EHC) plan.
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Download school application guides

How to apply for a school place at an infant, junior, primary or secondary school in Brighton & Hove. Read our guides before you apply online for a place.
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Contact children and learning

Get in touch with one of our teams for help and information.
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Ask for your child to start school in reception instead of year 1

If your child was born in the summer, between 1 April and 31 August, you can ask that they start school in reception.
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Apply for a year 3 place at primary school

How to apply if you want your child to move from an infant school to a primary school in September 2022.
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Download school application forms

If you're not able to apply online, you can complete and return school application forms by post, or in person.
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Apply to start school during the year

How and when you need to apply if you're changing schools or want your child to start school during the year.
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Apply for a place at a school outside of the city

How to apply for a school place at a school in another area and what happens after you apply.
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How community secondary school places are decided

What happens if more children apply for a school place at a community school or an academy than there are places available
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