Agreed school admission arrangements for September 2025

Find out the determined school admission for pupils entering school in the 2025 to 2026 academic year. How admission arrangements are agreed for the council's schools, church voluntary aided schools and academies.

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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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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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Proof of address for school applications

We may need to see proof of your address. Find out the type of documents you can send.
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What happens if you apply late for a school place

What you need to do if you miss the deadline to apply for a school place and what happens to your application.
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Make changes to your application for a school place

What to do if you've made a mistake in your application or need to change your school preferences.
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About secondary school catchment areas

Get information about catchment areas for secondary schools in Brighton & Hove
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Check your home to school distance

Find out how home to school distance is measured and check the distance from your home to schools.
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Waiting lists for secondary school places

How to add your child to a waiting list, called reallocation pool, for a place at a secondary school.
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