School admissions

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The school admissions team is responsible for the allocation of primary and secondary school places at local authority schools in Wiltshire.

Going to a new school is an important step for your child and we want to make the process of applying for a school place as easy as possible. These pages will guide you through the application process.

• When will my child start school
• Choosing a school
• Types of school and year groups
• Applying for a primary school place
• Applying for a secondary school place
• Admission criteria
• Apply online
• Appeals
• Waiting lists
• Changing your child's school - applying for a school place at times other than the normal admissions round
• Useful information - including catchment areas, term dates, schools meals and transport to school.
• Forms, guides and policy documents

Further help and advice

Wiltshire Council has a contract with ask Wiltshire to provide free, independent and confidential information and advice to parents.

In particular, they provide the Choice Advice Service to help those who might find the admissions process from primary to secondary school difficult. The Choice Advice Service is available online, over the phone, at one-to-one meetings or in group sessions. Contact the Choice Advisors at ask on 08457 585072 or email choiceadvice@askwiltshire.org

Related links

• Advisory Centre for Education (ACE) - a national charity that provides advice and information to parents and carers on school based issues including admissions.
• Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted)
• Department for Education - government department responsible for education and children's services.

Last updated: 1 September 2011