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City Of York Council

School admissions

Do it online Apply for secondary school (Year 7) and primary school (Reception) places online

These applications will be treated in exactly the same way as any paper application, with the additional benefit of you receiving an email acknowledgment of your application.

The closing date for secondary school applications is 31 October in your child's Year 6.

The closing date for primary schools applications is 15 January in the calendar year of entry - ie by 15 January 2012 for entry in September 2012.

In this section:

  • Guide for Parents
    Useful sources of information to help you when applying for a school place for your child
  • Area web prospectus
    List of schools, colleges and education providers in York and surrounding areas, and courses available to 14 to 19 year olds
  • School admission policies
    Admissions policies for all Community, Voluntary Controlled and Voluntary Aided schools in the City of York area
  • School admissions - appeals
    If you disagree with the school place allocated to your child you can appeal for a place at any alternative school

Contact

School Services
PO Box 404, York YO1 6ZQ
tel: (01904) 551554
fax: 01904 554249
email: education
@york.gov.uk
8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday