You can only apply up to eight school weeks ahead of the date you need the place. If you are a Service Family it is twelve weeks.
Applications received earlier than this will not be processed. You will need to complete a new application form at the appropriate time.
If you want to apply for a place starting in September 2024 the earliest you can apply is 22 May 2024. This is for all applications other than starting in the first year of a school.
If you are not living in Cornwall yet or you are moving house in Cornwall:
You will need to be able to provide evidence of your new address when you apply. Only the forms of evidence listed below can be accepted.
Please note that a temporary address is not a barrier to changing schools.
Buying a new home, including a new build
- A solicitor’s letter confirming exchange of contracts; and
- if a new build: evidence that the child will be living there before the expected school start date. For example, a letter from a developer confirming a build completion date. Documents evidencing the ownership or purchase of a plot of land will not be accepted.
Renting a property
- A signed rental agreement, with the period of tenancy extending beyond the date of the expected school start date.
Returning to an owned property
- Evidence of ownership of the property, for example, the current financial year’s council tax bill or recent utility bills; and
- evidence that the property is available to move into, for example, a signed rental agreement showing the date of the end of tenancy.
House exchange
- A copy of the new tenancy agreement, signed; and
- a letter from the housing authority confirming the date for the exchange.
Moving to live with a friend or family
- Written confirmation from the person the family are going to be residing with; or
- evidence to prove that the family is resident at that address, for example a driver’s licence or a bank statement.
Temporary housing
- A supporting statement from a housing officer; or
- please contact us to discuss evidence.
- The temporary address must be the family's only address.
Service Families
- An official letter declaring a relocation date and evidence of a future home address, unit address or quartering address.
Applications from outside the United Kingdom
- It is the responsibility of the parent/carer to check that their children have a right to study at a school. Parents/carers should check that:
- they have the right of abode; or
- the conditions of their visa means they can attend a state-funded school.
More information can be found on the Government's web site, Check if you need a UK visa
