School places

How to apply for a secondary school place for the 2025/2026 school year.

How to apply for a primary school place for the 2025/2026 school year. This includes infant and junior school places.

Find out what you need to know before, during and after applying for your child to move to a different school during the 2024/2025 school year.

Advice for parents about applying for a school place and what happens on National Offer Day.

Check when you need to apply for a school place depending on when your child was born.

Use our school catchment area lists to find out if your address has a catchment area school.

Who to contact if you've been refused a place at the preferred school for your child and about Permanent Exclusion Reviews.

Key things you need to know about applying for a school place for the 2026/2027 school year.