Changing your child's school (in-year applications)
If you wish to transfer your child to a Shropshire state school, outside the normal points of entry, ie at the start of primary or secondary school, you'll need to make an in-year application via our online portal. Use our guidance notes to help you make your application.
Once received, the Admissions Team will process your application, and a letter will be sent via email to advise you of the outcome. If you apply for a school place and are advised that there's no place available, you're entitled to appeal against allocation of a school place to an independent appeals panel.
If you wish to apply to a school that isn't in Shropshire, please contact the relevant local authority to see how you should apply for your preferred school(s). You'll find contact details on our neighbouring local authorities page, or visit the Gov.UK website for details on other local authorities.
The decision to move your child from one school to another should never be taken lightly. A settled placement throughout both primary and secondary school is important. If your child is having difficulties, or you're considering a transfer for other reasons, please discuss the issues with your child's headteacher before making a decision. Moves in Year 10 or 11 cause particular difficulties as it's unlikely that your child's chosen GCSE course can be matched at a different school.
Before making an application
- Ensure you read the Parent’s Guide to Education in Shropshire. This guide provides all the correct information to help you make your application
- Are you in the catchment area for your preferred school(s)? You can view the catchment area maps to check
- The school admission arrangements show how school places are prioritised
- How will your child get to the new school - will they be entitled to free transport?
If you have any queries please email school-admissions@shropshire.gov.uk
There are a number of circumstances in which the local authority may define a pupil as being 'hard to place'. In such circumstances the Department for Education (DfE) requires that all local authorities have a fair access protocol. This protocol has been consulted on with headteachers.