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Guidance on how to apply for a school place including the ability to apply online.

Step 1

Read the Parents Guide and Admissions Policy before you start. Take note of which application you need to complete and whether you need to complete a Supplementary form.

Step 2

Apply for a school place online this is quick and easy to use and you can amend your application up until the deadline. A confirmation email will be sent to you on submission and for normal year of entry applications you can view the outcome on the offer date. A letter will also be posted to both online and paper applicants on the offer date.

Closing dates for applications:

Closing date for transfer and starting school applications has now passed and all applications received after this date will be considered within the late round of allocations.

Additional information

Please see our Policies Page regarding applying for Children in Care.

If your child has a Statement of Special Educational Needs the school placement will be dealt with by the Special Educational Needs Team, you can contact them using the details at the end of this page. If you are unsure please see this example of what a statement of Special Educational Needs (pdf, 18kb) (opens in a new window) looks like.

Please note we cannot guarantee you will be offered your catchment or preferred school.

Bournemouth and Poole are separate/unitary authorities.


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