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
Go to our September 2025 admissions page to make a late application or to find out about National Offer Day.
- 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.