Transferring to secondary school

Guidance for pupils starting in secondary school in September 2010

The short address of this page is www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/transfersecondaryschool   Add it to your Favourites list if you will use this page often.

On Monday 1^st March, parents of pupils transferring to secondary school in September 2010 received an allocation letter from Gloucestershire County Council. Parents have until 15^th March to return their reply form.

If parents ask for their child's allocation to be reconsidered, the parent can request for their child to be placed on the waiting list for the school(s). If places then become available, they will be allocated in strict accordance with the published admissions criteria for the school: School admissions criteria

The Access to Education Team will write to parents with the result of the reconsideration after 31st March 2010. Parents who are still not satisfied with their allocated school will be advised of the appeals procedure.

If you need advice on secondary transfer you can contact the Choice Advice Service or the Access to Education team

If you are planning to move to Gloucestershire once the school year has started or if you wish your child/children to change schools part way through the school year please contact our Access to Education team who will be pleased to help.

	Key dates Starting secondary school in September 2011: Parents and carers will receive a letter about the process for transferring to secondary school in September 2010. Letters will be distributed to parents and carers of children entering Year 6 at the start of term. We expect to open the on-line admissions from week beginning 7 September.		Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) These FAQs have been taken from the 'Transfer to Secondary School' guide.
	Applying for a grammar school place The County's seven grammar schools select pupils on the basis of academic ability. Find out how to register your child for the test here...		Secondary transfer open evenings (for September 2010 entry) Calendar of secondary school open days and evening for pupils transferring in September 2010. Times included where availalbe (subject to change - please check this calendar regularly or contact the schools you want to visit).
	Transport to Secondary School National legal requirements and our local policies are used to decide which families can be provided with free home to school.		School admission appeals What happens if your child has not been offered a place at your preferred school.
	Find-A-School This is the place to find details of schools, colleges and children's centres in Gloucestershire, including a map and links to the OFSTED report and the school's own website		Receiving you allocation letter - What happens next?