School admissions information for parents of children going into Yr 5 (Middle), Yr 7 (Secondary), Yr 9 (High).

Timetable for middle, high and secondary schools

 

Saturday 12 September 2020 Online Admissions Portal  for middle, high and secondary schools is Open to view.
(You need to register as a new user if you haven’t used the Portal before.  If you’ve forgotten your password, click on forgotten password link– (for late applications see below)
leaflet on how to apply  and portal user guidance to help you with your application
Saturday 31 October 2020

Closing date for all applications to be received by the Local Authority

Monday 1 March 2021  National Offer Day – Parents notified online of the outcome of their applications for school places
Monday 15 March 2021 Deadline for parents to refuse the school place.
Monday 22 March 2021 Any places that become available are allocated in criteria order (on time applicants)
Friday 17 April 2021 All remaining places allocated on a first come first serve basis
Thursday 31 December 2021 No waiting lists held by the Local Authority after this date.

Frequently Asked Questions

PLEASE NOTE: If you are applying for a school that has transport implications, the council works within the Home to School Travel and Transport Policy. For further information, you can visit the School Transport Webpage.