School Admissions

The School Admissions Team

The School Admissions Team is responsible for the allocation of school places at all community and voluntary controlled schools, within Worcestershire.

For information about schools in Worcestershire and applying for  places see our
                    Information for Parents 2009/2010 handbook  (1.90 MB) :

For information about admissions to schools in the current academic year, 2008/2009.

How do I apply for a school place online?

Parents are strongly advised to read the Information for Parents Booklet 2009/2010, to make sure that they fully understand the admissions criteria and procedure for the school that they wish to apply for.

Parents may now apply for a school place online, by clicking on the relevant link below;

For admission to Reception Year Group in the academic year 2009/2010, you may apply from now until the closing date, which is Friday 23^rd January 2009.

For transfer, at the normal age of transfer to Middle Schools in September 2009, you may now apply from now until the closing date, which is Friday 7^th November 2008.

For transfer, at the normal age of transfer to High Schools in September 2009, YOU MUST BE RESIDENT IN WORCESTERSHIRE. If you are resident outside the county of Worcestershire, you must apply to your Home Authority, even if your preference is for a Worcestershire School. The closing date for applications is Friday 7^th November 2008.

For admission/transfer to school at other times (i.e. mid year applications), you may download an application form (CA1)  (328.23 KB)

If you have any queries regarding the school admissions process, please telephone (01905) 765765.

What year group will my child fall under?

For information on the tier systems and year groups  (28.38 KB) within Worcestershire Local Authority schools.

Who may I contact for further advice?

If you have any further enquiries, please telephone (01905) 765765 or email: schooladmissions@worcestershire.gov.uk

Appeals

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