Schools and colleges

Schools and colleges

» Applying for a school place

Please note the deadline to apply online for 2013 has now passed. If you have not yet applied, please contact the admission team for advice. School admissions

» School term and holiday dates

As dates vary from school to school, it is wise to check details with individual schools. 

» Nursery schools

When and how to apply, admissions criteria, contact details

» Primary schools

Contact details, admissions criteria

» Secondary schools

Exam results, contact details, admissions criteria 

» Special schools and units

Special educational needs, special schools, assessments and transport.

After-school activites

» Children's centres
» Youth service

Financial help

» Educational grants and benefits  
» Help with childcare costs   
» Free school meals

Your information and you

For more on what happens to the information schools collect about pupils and families read "Your Information and You"(96kb pdf) .

» Truancy

Help and advice
Parents' responsibilities