In Year Admissions

• How to Apply: Parents must submit an application through the Warwickshire Parent Portal. You can list up to six schools in order of preference.
• Timescales: Warwickshire County Council aims to process in-year applications within 10 school days, with a legal maximum of 15 school days.
• Start Dates: Once a place is offered, children are generally expected to start at the school within 20 school days.
• Proof of Address: You must provide proof of residency, such as a current Council Tax bill or a signed tenancy agreement. Short-term moves purely to secure a place may be considered fraudulent and lead to the withdrawal of an offer.
• Appeals: If a place is refused, parents have a statutory right to appeal. Appeals can be lodged through the Warwickshire School Appeals webpage.
• Waiting Lists: If a preferred school is full, children are automatically added to the waiting list, which is ranked according to the school’s oversubscription criteria.

• Summer Period: While the Parent Portal remains open in June, the Council cannot process new offers once schools are closed for the summer (typically from late July). Processing resumes in September.

 For guidance on moving schools during the school year and information on the application process, please click on the link below to watch Warwickshire's Moving Schools During the School Year video.

https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/moving-schools-within-school-year