Guide to completing a school application form

Filling in your application form

Read our advice on how to complete the application form including guidance for separated families, Looked After Children, exceptional social and medical reasons, armed forces families and children with special educational needs.

Which address to use when applying for a school place

Advice about permanent residence, what to do if you move house, are applying to schools across county boundaries or are arriving from overseas.

Making a request for admission out of the normal age group

Usually, children start reception the September after their fourth birthday. However, applications can sometimes be deferred.

Schools admissions: glossary of terms used

A guide to the language, jargon and abbreviations used in the school admissions process.

Guide to completing a school application form

Filling in your application form

Which address to use when applying for a school place

Making a request for admission out of the normal age group

Schools admissions: glossary of terms used

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