Parents and carers in Cornwall can now apply for school places if their children are starting primary school or moving up to secondary school in September 2025.
If your child was born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021 you need to apply for a reception place and for parents and carers of children currently in Year 6 you need to apply for your preferred secondary school.
The applications system opened on Wednesday, September 4. The deadlines for applications are:
- Secondary school – October 31, 2024.
- Reception classes – January 15, 2025.
Cllr Barbara Ellenbroek, cabinet member for children and families, said:
“Getting the best school place for your child is an important decision for all parents and carers which is why it is crucial to get the right information now and submit your application before the deadline.
“It’s also important to consider more than one option, whether that is for your child’s first school place or for the move from primary to secondary.
“There is lots of support and guidance available through the School Admissions Team and if you’re not sure which school to apply for then many are holding open days where you can find out first-hand what they have to offer.”
Parents and carers are urged to apply before the deadline to ensure they have the best chance of being allocated a preferred school.
Missing the application deadline can increase the risk of not being allocated a preferred school as late applications will be processed following those that have been submitted on time.
Parents or carers are responsible for getting their child to and from school but some children may be entitled to support. Find out more on the Council’s home-to-school and post-16 travel pages.
If parents or carers are not sure whether their child would be eligible for home to school travel assistance they can contact the Transport Coordination Service (TCS) before naming their preferred schools via studenttravel@cornwall.gov.uk
More information on school admissions is available in the Council’s website.
Press release issued on September 4, 2024.
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