Apply for a school place

1. Understanding the application process

Before applying, please make sure you understand the process and criteria for the schools you prefer.

Please also see our guide on Admissions FAQs

Be careful and accurate. If we allocate a place at a school based on incorrect information (like a wrong address or date of birth) we may withdraw the place.

Applying from overseas

If you and/or your child are an overseas national please read the government’s information on the rights of foreign national children, within the UK, to an English school place before applying.

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