Admissions to schools

Admission to Schools Booklets

In South Gloucestershire we are proud of the partnership that exists between parents/carers, school governors and the Department for Children and Young People.

We hope you will find that the information and guidance you receive when selecting a school for your child demonstrates our complete commitment to providing the best possible education for the children and young people of South Gloucestershire. We feel it is important that parents and carers make an informed decision as to which school they would prefer their child(ren) to attend.

This year the information has been updated to comply with the changes introduced as part of the Government’s new School Admissions Code. The changes include: improving information and advice to families who need it most in choosing a primary school (Choice Advice Service); making special arrangements for the most vulnerable children and promoting fair access for all, through school admission and travel policies.

The information contained in the admission booklets and on this website is intended to help you in the initial stages of the process. However, there is no substitute for visiting any school that you are considering.  If you would like help or more information please see our page called 'Choice Advice Service'.

Public Notice

South Gloucestershire Council has determined its admission arrangements for community, voluntary controlled and voluntary aided schools for September 2009-10. In order for parents to express their right to object to the arrangements, the Local Authority has published a public notice - please see the 'Read more' section. The determined policies are available for inspection at the local authority's offices. 



Nursery schools

Early Years Education. The grant-funded early years education scheme offers parents a choice in the...

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Over-subscription criteria - Primary

Over-subscription criteria for admission to South Gloucestershire infant, junior and primary...

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Over-subscription criteria - Secondary

Over-subscription criteria for admission to South Gloucestershire secondary schools in September...

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Primary and secondary in-year admissions

Information, advice and guidance about enrolling your child at school during the school year.

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Primary school admissions - important facts

This section gives answers to questions that the Children and Young People Information Service...

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School admission appeal process

This page offers information about what to do if a place is not offered at the parent's/carer's...

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Schools admissions - glossary of terms

Explanation of terms used in the admission to school pages of this website.

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Secondary school admission - important facts

This section gives answers to questions that the Children and Young People Information Service...

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Admission to primary and infant schools

Scheme for admissions to South Gloucestershire infant and primary schools for.

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Admission to secondary school

Scheme for admission and transfer arrangements from junior or primary schools to South...

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Apply for a nursery class

Download application form to apply for a nursery class place.

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Choice Advice Service

Information about the Choice Advice Service which gives advice and guidance to parents and carers...

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Early or late transfer of children in school

Information, guidance and advice about early and late transfer of children in school.

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Extended Schools

Information about South Gloucestershire Council's Extended Schools Strategy.

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In-year admission to school forms

Admission forms for admission during the school year.

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Moving school

Requesting a place for South Gloucestershire primary schools during the year 2008/2009.

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