These application processes are for children living in Cornwall who need a school place in Cornwall or in another local authority.
If you are still not sure of something having read the information below, please use our Contact us form.
Apply to start infant/primary school
For children born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021. Application deadline was: 15 January 2025.
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| by 15 January 2025 | together in 'round one' as 'on-time' applications | on National Offer Day 16 April 2025 |
| between 16 January 2025 and 18 April 2025 | together in 'round two' | by 23 May 2025 |
| between 19 April 2025 and 31 August 2025 | in 'round three' individually after round two has been completed | after 23 May 2025 |
Make a late application for a place in reception in September 2025
Change your preference for a place in reception in September 2025
Please note: if your child attends a school’s nursery or pre-school class you still need to apply.
Apply to transfer to secondary school
For children born between 1 September 2013 and 31 August 2014. Application deadline was: 31 October 2024.
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| by 31 October 2024 | together in 'round one' as 'on-time' applications | on National Offer Day 3 March 2025 |
| between 1 November 2024 and 7 March 2025 | together in 'round two' | by 4 April 2025 |
| between 8 March 2025 and 31 August 2025 | in 'round three' individually after round two has been completed | after 4 April 2025 |
Make a late application for a place in Year 7 in a secondary school in September 2025
Change your preference for a place in Year 7 in a secondary school in September 2025
Apply to transfer to junior school
For children born between 1 September 2017 and 31 August 2020 who are attending an infant school in Cornwall and need to apply for a junior school*. Application deadline was: 15 January 2025.
Make a late application for a place in Year 3 in a junior school in September 2025
Change your preference for a place in Year 3 in a junior school in September 2025
*If you want to apply for a primary school instead of a junior school you will need to complete a different application form. The application will be processed later than junior school applications. Contact the School Admissions Team for more information.
Please note: if your child already attends an infant school and wants to attend the nearby junior school you must still complete an application for a place – attending the infant school does not guarantee you will be allocated a place at the junior school.
Apply to start at a university technical college or studio school
To apply for Year 9 at a KS4 school (UTC or studio school) in another county in September 2025, such as Scott College in Plymouth. Application deadline was: 31 October 2024.
Please contact us for a copy of the application form for a KS4 school.