If your child was born between the dates listed below, you will need to apply for a school place for September 2021. 

You will be able to apply for a place from Tuesday 1 September 2020.

Please note that there is no advantage in applying early - all applications received by the deadline will be considered equally in the allocation process.  However, there would be a disadvantage in applying after the deadline as it is possible that some schools will already be full.  

Starting infant/primary school

If your child was born between 1 September 2016 and 31 August 2017 you will need to apply for a school place for September 2021.  The application window will be between 1 September 2020 and 15 January 2021.

Transfer to junior school

If your child was born between 1 September 2013 and 31 August 2014 and currently attends an infant school you will need to apply for a place in year three for September 2021.  The application window will be between 1 September 2020 and 15 January 2021. 

Transfer to secondary school

If your child was born between 1 September 2009 and 31 August 2010, you will need to apply for a place in year seven in a secondary school for September 2021.  The application window will be between 1 September 2020 and 31 October 2020. 

Starting at a university technical college or studio school

If you live in Cornwall and you wish to apply for your child to start in year 9 at a KS4 school (UTC or studio school) in another county such as UTC Plymouth or Scott College in September 2021, the application window will be between 1 September 2020 and 31 October 2020.