Starting secondary school

Secondary school 2012 application process is now closed

The closing date for admission to Year 7 was Monday 31 October 2011. If you need to apply for a place during the school year see the link below.

1 March 2012 is National Allocation Day

More dates you need to know

What will happen after the closing date

When we receive your Common Application Form by the closing date we will look at the schools/academies which you have put as a preference and see if we can offer you a place at any of them.

You will find out which school/academy your child has been offered on allocation day. All parents will receive this notification in writing and if you applied online you will also receive an email confirmation of the school/academy offered.

You can find out more about how we allocate places in the  guidance booklet [1.9Mb].

Applying for a school place during the school year (in-year applications)

If you move to the area during the school year or your child needs to move school for other reasons you will need to fill in an application form.Download the form and read the Frequently Asked Questions.

School admissions appeals

If you are not happy about the school your child has been allocated to you can appeal. Find out more about how to appeal.

Need help?

What to do if you don't understand the admissions process.

The Choice Advice Service can help parents who may not fully understand the admissions process or have difficulty accessing information. or contact the School Admissions

Applying for a school bus pass

Your child may qualify for help with the cost of transport to school. If you wish to apply for a free travel pass please do so by 14 March 2012 unless you are going to appeal.  Go to Transport to school to apply.

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.  

	Key dates Starting secondary school in September 2012: On-line admissions are now open. Find out what happens next.		Apply on-line for a school place Secondary school application is now closed.
	Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) These FAQs have been taken from the School Admissions Guidance Booklet.		Where I live - School Catchment areas Find secondary school catchment areas on a map. Primary schools do not have catchment areas.
	Transport to secondary school Your child may be eligible for help with the cost of transport to school. You will need to apply for this help when your child has a school place.		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 your allocation letter - What happens next?