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.

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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Get in touch with one of our teams for help and information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How community secondary school places will be decided for 2025 to 2026

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