Mid Year Admissions
This guidance is intended for parents or carers of children already of school age who have either:
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Moved into Staffordshire and wish to find their child a school place
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Current Staffordshire residents who wish to change their child's school
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Staffordshire residents applying for schools administered by other local authorities.
How do I change my child's school?
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All sections of the application form must be completed.
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The form should be returned to: School Admissions and Transport Service, Staffordshire County Council, Tipping Street, Stafford, ST16 2DH.
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You can also fax the form to 01785 278656 or email it to admissions@staffordshire.gov.uk
How do I find out about schools in my area?
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Your catchment area school or a list of schools in your area can be found on the
local view website.
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Whilst the School Admissions and Transport Service can indicate the likelihood of available places at a school it is important to note this can only be confirmed once we have approached the school directly on your behalf.
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The School Choice Advice Service can provide useful information about secondary and high schools in the Staffordshire area.
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The Department for Education also provides a school search facility which enables parents to compare schools
Are there any issues with your child's current school?
Who should I apply to?
All Staffordshire residents should apply through Staffordshire County Council even if the school you wish to apply for is not administered by Staffordshire County Council.
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If you are moving out of Staffordshire and wish to apply before you are resident in your new address you will still need to apply through Staffordshire County Council.
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If you are not a Staffordshire resident but wish to apply for a Staffordshire school you will need to apply through your home authority.
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If you pay your council tax to Stoke-on-Trent City Council you will need to apply through Stoke-on-Trent School Admissions. Stoke-on-Trent residents should apply through Stoke-on-Trent Admissions even if you are applying for a school administered by Staffordshire County Council.
Does your child have a Statement of Special Educational Needs?
How long will it take to process my application?
What happens if my child is refused a place at my preferred school?
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If your child is refused a place at your preferred school you have the
right of appeal.
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If your child is refused a place in reception, year 1 or year 2 at your preferred school and infant class size legislation applies then your child's name will automatically be placed on a waiting list.
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Waiting lists are maintained in accordance with Staffordshire County Council's school admissions criteria.
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We will be in touch if a place becomes available at your preferred school and we are able to offer your child a place.
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Please read the following guidance on
Infant class size legislation (37KB).
Vulnerable Children
Some vulnerable children may find it difficult to secure a place in a school and can in some cases remain out of school for unreasonably long periods. To ensure that the most vulnerable children are offered a place at a suitable school as quickly as possible the local authority has an
In-Year Fair Access Protocol| (43KB) to assist in such cases.
Children from Overseas
Please view information regarding the admission of pupils from overseas in the document below:-
Children from Overseas| (14KB)
Not found what you're looking for.... Please contact us on 01785 278593.
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