Secondary school places

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If you live in Wiltshire and wish to apply for a place at a state maintained school for entry in September 2010, you can do this by applying online from 1 September 2009. Forms will be distributed to year six pupils attending state maintained Wiltshire primary schools at the beginning of the autumn term and will also be available on request from secondary schools and the Customer Care Unit on 01225 713010 or by emailing customerservices@wiltshire.gov.uk.

If you live outside Wiltshire, you should complete the common application form which has been produced by your own Local Authority even if you wish to apply for a school in Wiltshire.

If you live within Wiltshire and wish to apply for a school place outside of the County, you must complete the Wiltshire application form.

Closing Dates for the 2010 intake

The closing date for the Wiltshire secondary school application is noon, 16 October 2009. All applications must be returned to: The School Admissions Team, Wiltshire Council, County Hall, Bythesea Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire BA14 8JN by this date. All applications will be acknowledged on receipt; if you have not received acknowledgement within 15 school days  days of posting your application, please contact Customer Services on 01225 713010.

The school to which you are applying may require you to provide further information such as a baptismal certificate or wish for you to complete a supplementary form. For details, please contact the schools directly.

If you are applying for a grammar school place, a selection test will also need to be taken, for Bishop Wordsworth's and South Wilts Grammar Schools the test is scheduled to be held on 21 November 2009.

If your application was received by the School Admissions Team before the deadline of noon, 16 October 2009, the outcome will be posted to you on 1 March 2010.

If your application arrives after the deadline date, other than in exceptional circumstances (as listed in the admissions guide 'Finding a Secondary School Place'), it will not be considered until after 15 March 2010.

Please be aware that Gloucester Grammar Schools require a separate registration form to be completed. Please contact your Grammar School direct or Gloucester County Council on 01454 868008. without this registration form your application will not proceed.

Applications Made Outside of the Normal Year of Entry

If you wish to change your child's school other than at the normal intake time which is year seven, this is considered to be a transfer application. Transfer applications are available from your preferred school or from Customer Services on 01225 713010.

Transfers

You should not remove your child from school until a place has been secured at an alternative school which can be taken without a break in attendance. In cases where the transfer is not related to a house move, this action should be taken as a last resort, only after contacting the current school.

If you are moving house, applications should be made where possible, prior to the move date.

Voluntary Controlled and Community Schools

Applications made to voluntary controlled and community schools will not be considered more than a term in advance and in most circumstances, admittance will be from the beginning of a term (September, January and April).

Contact Details

Email: admissions@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01225 713010
Fax: 01225 713775
Postal Address:
School Admissions
Wiltshire Council
County Hall
Trowbridge
BA14 8JN

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Neighbouring authorities

You may wish to contact an authority which borders on Wiltshire.

Other useful links

Diocesan Boards/Departments of Education

There are three departments which have oversight of the voluntary aided schools within Wiltshire:

Last updated: 8 February 2010