How school preferences work

How to list your first, second and third school preference when applying for a school place.

How community secondary school places are decided

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

Tell us you're moving and applying for school

Get in touch with us to let us know If you plan to move, or have already moved home.

How church voluntary aided, academy and free school places are decided

Download school admission priorities for this school year, supplementary information forms and draft admission priorities.

Waiting lists for primary school places

How to add your child to a waiting list for a place at an infant, junior or primary school.

Important dates for secondary school applications

When you need to apply, when school offers are sent out and when children start school.

How community primary 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

How school places are offered

How many places were available at each school and how school places were offered this year and in the past.

Find schools near you

Where to get contact information for schools in your local area and what they offer.