Last updated:
14th December 2023
Which schools can I apply to?
When you make an application to us you can list up to four schools, in order of preference.
- Every address in the borough has a designated area school. This school is given the highest priority for admissions and we advise you include this as one of your choices.
- You can find out what your designated area's school is by using our schools designated areas map.
- You can also use our directory to view a list of all the state schools in our borough.
- You can choose any state school, even if it isn't in our borough. If you wish to apply for a school outside of the Borough you will need to contact the relevant local authority and apply using their appropriate form.
- If you want to apply to a independent school you will need to apply to the school directly.
Admission policies and arrangements
Every school follows a set of rules when they allocate school places known as admission arrangements. To see the current admission arrangements go to the admission arrangements 2024 to 2025 web page.
School performance
You can find out how each school is performing on our schools performance webpage.
Schools in other boroughs
If you've selected a school in another borough, you should check to make sure if there are any extra forms you need to complete. You can find our neighbouring boroughs below:
