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.
If you need further help, please use the 'contact us' form at the bottom of this page. You can also use the 'contact us' form if you would like to request any information in an alternative format. Contacting us in writing helps us direct your enquiry to the best person to help you.
Changing schools or joining a school during the school year - 'in-year' admissions
To apply to change schools or to join a school during the school year, including joining an existing year group at the start of the school year, please follow this link:
Apply to change schools or join a school in-year
Do you already have an application in progress (but have not had an outcome yet)? Have you changed your mind about your preferences? If so, please go to our in-year application in progress: change of preference page.
Normal round admissions
School place applications for September 2027 entry - opening on 1 September 2026
Starting infant/primary school
For children born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023Transfer to junior school
For children born between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020 (attending an infant school in Cornwall)Transfer to secondary school
For children born between 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016Starting at a university technical college or studio school
Year 9 at a KS4 school (UTC or studio school) in another county
Go to our September 2027 admissions page
Normal round applications for September 2026 entry
If you need to apply for starting school, transfer to Year 7 in a secondary school or transfer from infant to junior school in September 2026:
If you have already been allocated a place for starting school, transfer to Year 7 in a secondary school or transfer from infant to junior school in September 2026 and wish to change your preference: