Primary and Secondary School Transfers

Before applying for a transfer of school, parents must read the following booklet:

• In-Year Admissions - Primary and Secondary Schools Information Booklet.

The form is made up of two parts Part 1 of the application form must be completed by your child’s current school. Once completed, you must scan or take a photo of the completed Part 1 and upload it to the relevant section of the online applications. This step must be completed before moving onto Part 2 of the form.

• Part 1 – Primary School In-Year Application
• Part 1 – Secondary School In-Year Application
• In-Year Application form - Online
• Primary School In-Year Application – paper application
• Secondary School In-Year Application – paper application.

Once a fully completed form has been submitted, they generally take 15 school day to process.

Please Note: This does not apply to applications received during school holidays and at the start of the academic year following the summer break. This is because a large number of applications are made during the summer break. Schools are closed and unable to confirm vacancies or consider applications. This can cause a delay in finalising offers and relaying offers to applicants.

Important information

Before submitting an application to transfer schools parents/carers must ensure that everyone who has parental responsibility are in agreement with the application to transfer schools and the preferences named.

If there is a Court Order in place which prevents moving your child’s school, you must take legal advise on that order before submitting an application to transfer schools.

If at any stage we are informed that anyone who has a right to participate in decisions about your child's education is not in agreement to a school transfer we cannot process your application.

The Local Authority cannot mediate disputes between parents. Parents must resolve disputes about transfers between themselves, legally if necessary.

For further information please read the government's guidance Understanding and dealing with issues relating to parental responsibility (external link).