Transferring to middle, secondary and high school in September 2012.
You need to think about your preferred middle or secondary school as soon as your child enters the final year of their current school.
The deadline for applying for a school place is 31 October 2011.
Can I apply for my child to change between the two-tier and three-tier school systems?
Does every parent or carer with a child due to transfer to secondary school have to apply?
What if my child has special educational needs?
Yes but applications can only be considered for vacancies that may be available in the year group concerned.
Please consider the impact of your child joining a school where most of the pupils have been part of the school community from the usual age of transfer.
All parents and carers need to make an application even if your child’s current school is linked to the school you want them to go to next or if you already have an older child at the school. You will not be considered for a place unless you apply.
If you do not apply, you will be offered a place at the nearest available school with places for which your child is eligible, after all of the on time applications have been allocated. This could be some distance from your home.
If your child has a Statement of Special Education Needs (SEN) naming a particular school, you do not need to apply for a place.
In all other cases, including where your child has a statement of special educational needs (SEN) that does not name a school, an application form should be submitted by the closing date.
The majority of children with special educational needs are able to have their needs met at any mainstream school. If you have any specific concerns, please discuss these with the schools you are considering.