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

Related links

• Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted)
• Department for Education - government department responsible for education and children's services.

Last updated: 1 November 2012