School Admissions

These pages will help you to choose a school place for your child in Leicester. They provide information on the following areas:

• Nursery Admissions
• Starting School
  Apply between 5 November 2012 and the deadline of 15 January 2013.
• Starting Junior School
  Apply between the 15 February 2013 and the deadline of 30 March 2013.
• Starting Secondary School 
  Apply between 6 September 2012 and the deadline of 31 October 2012.
  
• County School Transfer
• General Admission For a School Place
• Supplementary Forms for Voluntary Aided Schools and The Academy
• Fair Access Protocol - Information for Parents

Contact details

You can contact the School Admissions Team by:

Telephone: 0116 252 7009 or 0116 252 7811 

Fax: 0116 373 7455

Email: admissions-online@leicester.gov.uk

We are able to offer this information in alternative languages and formats on request.

Further Information

If you would like more information about schools in Leicester please visit Leicester City Schools and Colleges.

Each year all Admission Authorities meet to discuss any changes to Admission Policy the following year. For more details please go to Consultation on Admission Arrangements.

Leicester City Admission Forum is a body of representatives from the different types of schools in the City (headteachers and governors), parents, faith and community groups. For more details please follow the link.

Neighbouring Local Authorities

Coventry: www.coventry.gov.uk/admissions
Derby: www.derby.gov.uk/admissions
Leicestershire: www.leics.gov.uk/admissions
Northamptonshire: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/admissions
Nottingham City: www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Nottinghamshire: http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk
Rutland: http://www.rutland.gov.uk

• DirectGov Further information on choosing a school.

• Ofsted Search for Ofsted reports and publications

• School Web Directory A UK Schools and College Database  

*Leicester City Council is not responsible for the content and services on external websites.