If you have further questions
If after looking at the parents' guide section you still have questions you can get in touch with us:
More information about school admissions and appeals is available on the Gov.uk website.
If you want to find out more about a school
For information about individual schools refer to the school's own brochure. If you haven't had a brochure contact the school or visit the school's website, if it has one. Use our school names and addresses directory to find contact details.
All schools hold open evenings for prospective parents and pupils to have a look around and speak to teachers.
You are strongly advised to visit schools, have a look around and speak to teachers before making an application.
Ofsted reports and performance tables are available from schools, libraries or through our school names and addresses directory.
Talk to parents of children who already go to the school you are interested in.
Submission deadline
You must submit your school preferences by midnight 31 October 2023.
We prefer you to apply for a school place online. You can do this from 11 September 2023.