Apply to start school

Find out how school admissions work and what you need before applying.

Get practical tips to help your child settle in and feel confident when starting school.

Find out how to respond to your school offer and why you should accept the place offered.

Find out how school waiting lists work and what can affect your child's position.

Find out when you can appeal a school admission decision and how to submit an appeal.

See which schools were oversubscribed and the admissions criterion under which the final place was offered.

Apply for school transport support and check eligibility, criteria and what happens after you apply.

What to expect when your child uses our school transport, including parent responsibilities.

Get help with your school application, including contact details and information about visiting the admissions team.