Why you must apply
All schools have a limited number of places available in each year group. So that you know where your child will attend and the schools themselves know who will be attending, every parent must apply for a place.
When to apply
Your child must be in full-time education at the beginning of the term following his or her fifth birthday. This would be at a school unless you decide to educate at home, in which case you should contact us on 0345 155 1019 for further advice.
School admissions topics
Nursery admissions
Advice when applying for a nursery place at a school.
Apply for a primary place
Apply for your child to start in reception year at primary or infant school or in year 3 at junior school.
Apply for a secondary place
Apply for your child to start in year 7 at secondary school, year 10 at a studio school or UTC or a middle or high school.
Normal round admissions
Find out more about normal round admissions.
In-year admissions
Find out more about in-year admissions.
School designated (catchment) areas
Information on school designated (catchment) areas in Devon.
Arrangements and policies
A consultation on admission arrangements is held between November and January each year.
School admission appeals
How to appeal if you’re unhappy with the school place you’ve been offered.
Applications from overseas
What you need to do if you are bringing a child into the country.