Apply to Start School or Transfer to Junior, Secondary or KS4 school in September 2021
Please note: when our lines are busy it may take some time to get through to one of our advisers. You can always email us at schooladmissions@cornwall.gov.uk. Alternatively, you could take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions page where you might find an answer to your question.
Starting school or transferring to a junior, secondary or KS4 school is an important step for your child. We want to make the process of applying for a school place as easy as possible. Please follow the links below for further information and details of how to apply.
Starting infant/primary school - September 2021
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 deadline for applications is 15 January 2021.
Transfer to junior school - September 2021
If your child is currently in year two at an infant school you will need to apply for a place in year three for September 2021. The deadline for applications is 15 January 2021.
Transfer to secondary school - September 2021
If your child is currently in year six of a junior or primary school, you will need to apply for a place in year seven in a secondary school for September 2021. The deadline for applications is 31 October 2020.
Transfer to a KS4 School - September 2021
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 deadline for applications is 31 October 2020.