School admissions

If you live in Devon, you can apply here for a place in a mainstream state primary or secondary school.

If your child lives in another local authority area – including Plymouth City Council or Torbay Council – contact them for infomation about how 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. Find out more about why you should apply for a school place.

• Normal round admissions – when children start at a school at the earliest possible time for that school or (for schools which provide education all-through from reception to year 11) who transfer at the start of year 7.
• In-year admissions – when children start at a school at any time other than the normal round. An example would be if you are moving house and would like your child to change schools.