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School admissions


Finding the right school place for your child is important as a parent/carer. The admissions pages aim to provide you with all the information you need to apply for a school place. Please use the contact details on this page if you need further advice.

Some private organisations provide information on the availability of school places.  You should always contact the School Admissions Team for up to date information.


Changing/joining a school during the school year - 'in-year' admissions

To apply to join a school or change schools during the school year go to our Changing Schools In-year page. 


Normal round admissions 

School place applications for September 2025 entry

The application system will open on 4 September 2024, go to our September 2025 admissions page.

  • Starting infant/primary school
    For children born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021

  • Transfer to junior school 
    For children born between 1 September 2017 and 31 August 2018 (attending an infant school in Cornwall)

  • Transfer to secondary school
    For children born between 1 September 2013 and 31 August 2014

  • Starting at a university technical college or studio school
    Year 9 at a KS4 school (UTC or studio school) in another county in September 2025, such as Scott College in Plymouth. 

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