How to apply

Here is some information about how to make the application for a secondary school place for your child, including how to apply, deadlines and where to get support and help.

From 7 September 2009 you can apply online at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/admissions (opens in a new window) or you can apply by phone by ringing Call Derbyshire on 08 456 058 058.

If your child goes to a Derbyshire primary school, you will receive a paper application form from the school some time during the week commencing 7 September 2009 - although you can still apply online or by phone if you prefer.

You only make one application and you are invited to state three preferences on it. This is the only application form you need to fill in - whether you do that by phone, online or on paper.

Please note, if you apply online or by phone, your application will be acknowledged automatically. If you complete a paper form you will only receive an acknowledgement if you complete and return the postcard which you can complete and cut out from the back cover of your paper guide.

Need help?

Choice Advisers are part of Derbyshire Parent Partnership service and offer free, confidential and impartial help, advice and support for parents and carers of children and young people who are transferring to secondary school, or moving school at other times of the year.

Whatever you need support with, from filling in forms to understanding the appeals process, we can help.

If you live in Northern Derbyshire you can contact us at:

Parent Partnership
The Community Centre
School Board Lane
Chesterfield
S40 1DD

Tel: 01246 273154 / 5

If you live in Southern Derbyshire you can contact us at:

Parent Partnership
c/o Middleton House
27 St Mary's Gate
Derby
DE1 3NN

Tel: 01332 641432

An out of hours answerphone is available.

Or you can email: parent.partnership@derbyshire.gov.uk

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