Download the latest the Guide for Parents for starting school in September 2025.
Our guide helps parents and carers with children:
- starting or changing primary/infant school
- starting or changing junior school
- starting or changing secondary school
School admissions and appeals
The Guide for Parents contains information on school admissions and appeals processes as well as information on 'in-year' applications for school places, admissions statistics and oversubscription criteria.
See further information on the schools admissions process including:
School catchment areas
When making an application, see guidance on school catchment areas to find out which is your local school; download maps of school catchment areas or view school catchment area maps online - if you're unable to view maps contact Education Support Services for support.
Also see
Education Support Services
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