School Admissions - Apply for a School Place

You can use this service to apply for:

• Starting Primary School (Reception) - applications close 15th January
  
• Transfer from Infant to Junior School - applications close 15th January
• Transfer from Primary to Secondary School (Year 7) - applications close 31st October
  
• In-Year Transfers - For the current academic year
  

Further information about school admissions is available on our website: www.telford.gov.uk/admissions.

Please read the information below before submitting your application. 

Applying for Primary or Secondary School

If your child is starting primary school or transferring to secondary school, we strongly recommend naming four local schools, including your catchment area/nearest school.

You can find your catchment area school using our School Catchment Area Finder.

Before applying, please read the admission arrangements for each school. These explain how places are allocated and are available on both the school's website and on the Telford and Wrekin website.

Important Information Before You Apply

Faith Schools

Some faith schools require a Supplementary Information Form (SIF). If applicable, this must be completed and returned directly to the school, in addition to submitting your school application.

Independent Schools

Applications for Thomas Telford School and other independent schools must be made directly to the school and should not be included on your Local Authority application. 

Applicants Living Outside Telford & Wrekin 

If you live outside Telford & Wrekin and are applying for Reception, Junior or Secondary transfer, you must apply through your home local authority. 

Moving House

If you are moving into the borough, you must provide proof of your new address. This can uploaded with your application or emailed to admissions@telford.gov.uk.

In-Year Transfer Applications

If your child is already attending a school within the borough, we recommend discussing your reasons for transfer with their current school before submitting an application. 

Please note:

• Applications relating to a future house move will not normally be processed more than six school weeks (half a term)         before the move date. 
• Evidence of the move, such as a signed tenancy agreement or exchange of contracts, must be provided. 

Telford & Wrekin Council operates a Fair Access Protocol to ensure that vulnerable and hard-to-place children secure a suitable school place as quickly as possible. 

Travel to School

When choosing a school, please consider how your child will travel to and from school.

Eligibility for travel assistance is assessed separately from school admissions. If you apply for a school that is not your nearest or catchment area school, you will normally be responsible for any transport arrangements and costs.

For more information, please read the School Travel Assistance Policy.

Children in Care (Looked After Children)

Applications for Children in Care, also known as Looked After Children, must be completed by the child’s Social Worker. We are unable to accept applications from any other individual.

Families in the British Armed Forces

If your family is being relocated to Telford & Wrekin as part of a military posting, please provide confirmation from your Commanding Officer. 

This information allows us to consider your application and where appropriate, allocate a school place in advance of your arrival in the area. 

Waiting Lists

If your application is unsuccessful and you would still like your child to be considered for a place, you may request that your child is added to the waiting list by emailing admissions@telford.gov.uk.

Please note: In-Year waiting lists are disbanded at the end of each academic year.

If you wish your child to remain under consideration for the following academic year, you will need to submit a new application during the late summer term.

Submitting Your Application

Once you have completed your application, please read the terms and conditions carefully and select Submit.

⚠️ Important: Applications that have not been submitted cannot be processed. 

After submission:

• You cannot make changes to your application via the Parent Portal once the Local Authority has received the application.
• You can only make one application per child, per academic year. If you need to make a second application at any time during the academic year, please contact the admissions team for assistance.
• Please ensure all details are correct before submitting.
• To request changes after submission, please email admissions@telford.gov.uk.

Starting your Application

To begin, click the Applying for a School Place link below. If you have not applied to us before, you will be required to create an account. 

• A capital letter
• A number
• A special character

It should not be a dictionary word. 

Contact Information

• Your full contact information (including telephone number)
• Your child’s full name
  
• Your child's date of birth
  
• Your child's current year group
  
• Your application reference number (if available)