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Applications for September 2025

 

Apply online and on time - applying online is secure and is the quickest and easiest way to apply.

Everyone must apply for a school place, as there is no automatic entry for any school.

Before you apply for your child’s school place for September 2025, please make sure the following applies to you:  

  1. You live in Leicestershire.
  2. Your child is eligible to:
    • start secondary school in September 2025 e.g. was born between 1 September 2013 and 31 August 2014 inclusive
  3. You know what school you would like your child to go to.
    If you’re not sure, use our find a school search.
  4. You know how your child will get to school.
    If not, see the school transport section.
  5. You’ve read our helpful Your Guide to education which includes everything you need to know to apply for a school place and the priority criteria for how school places are allocated. Allocations are made using the admissions criteria and not the preference order. Choosing more than one school doesn't affect how your higher preference school(s) are considered.
    You can view the catchment area map in the find a school search or on the school's website.
  6. You've read the Hints and Tips below.

Closing dates

The closing date for secondary school applications is 31 October 2024.

What happens next

If you’re happy with the school place offered to your child, you don’t need to do anything else.

If you wish to decline the offer of a school place, please notify School Admissions in writing urgently.

If you're refused a school place, you can find out how to appeal against a school place and check the waiting lists online.

Apply online  

If you’re ready to apply...

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Please note: this is a new portal and you will need to register.

If you need help using the portal please view our: 

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Amend your application

If you applied online and you need to amend your application before the closing date, please contact School Admissions Service on 0116 305 2070. 

Results for September 2025 applications

The results for the September 2023 secondary school applications made by 31 October 2022 will be made available on the national secondary school offer day -  3rd March 2025.

If you applied online for your child’s school place, you will receive an email.

If you applied by post, we will send you a letter by post on  3rd March 2025. This may take up to 5 days to arrive.

What happens next

If you’re happy with the school place offered to your child, you don’t need to do anything else.

If you wish to decline the offer of a school place, please notify School Admissions in writing urgently.

If you're refused a school place, you can find out how to appeal against a school place and check the waiting lists online.

Hints and Tips for applying

Hints and tips to help you with your application:

  • If you’re applying for more than one child to change school, you need to complete a separate application for each child.
  • Use your right to apply for three schools, but make sure that one choice is always your catchment school (available on the school’s website).
  • Read each school’s admissions policy before making an application; available on either the School policies page or the school's website - check the Your Guide to education - list of schools for more information.
  • You should only include additional information if it is relevant to the school's admission criteria.
  • If more than one parent has legal responsibility for your child, both parents must be in agreement over the school(s) requested.
  • Check that you press the 'submit' button and receive an acknowledgement email. If not, try again or contact School Admissions.
  • Make a note of your username and password.

More information can be found at

https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools-colleges-and-academies/school-admissions/apply-for-a-secondary-school-place

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Castle Rock Year 7 open evening 2024

Is your child due to start secondary school in 2025?

We are pleased to invite prospective students and their families to join us at our Open Evening on Thursday 19th September, from 4-7pm.

There are three time slots available to book on the evening. During each time slot there will be a presentation in the hall, followed by an opportunity to tour the school, meet with our subject teachers, pastoral team and SEND Department.

Click here to go to the Castle Rock website to book your slot

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NEWBRIDGE YEAR 7 OPEN EVENING 2024

We are excited to invite prospective students and their families to our Open Evening on Monday 23rd September 2024.

You are welcome to arrive anytime between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM for a tour of our school, where you can meet our subject teachers, pastoral team, and SEND Department.

Additionally, there will be three scheduled presentations in the hall by our Heads of School. These will take place at 4pm, 4.45pm and 5.30pm. Please book a timed slot in advance to attend a presentation, 

Discover New opportunities, experiences, and friendships at The Newbridge School!

 

Click here to go to the Newbridge website to book your slot.

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