Apply for a school place or change schools

Before you apply for a school place

It is important that you read the admission policies and understand how school preferences work before you apply.

Apply for school transport

Find out if your child is eligible for free school transport and how to apply.

Apply for a reception place

When you need to apply, how to apply and when you will receive an outcome for a reception place.

Apply for a transfer to junior school

When you need to apply, how to apply and when you will receive an outcome for a transfer to junior school place.

Apply for a secondary school place

When you need to apply, how to apply and when you will receive an outcome for a secondary school place.

Apply for a nursery place

Find out if you're eligible for free nursery education and how to apply.

Apply for sixth form (Year 12)

There are different routes that you can follow, depending on where your child is currently studying in Year 11 and which school you are wishing to apply for in Year 12.

Changing schools in Westmorland and Furness

The in-year application process is for children seeking to change schools during the academic year.

If you live outside the Westmorland and Furness area

You need to apply through your own local authority, even if you want to apply for a place in a Westmorland and Furness school.

Moving address and applying for a school place

If you move home after making an application you must let us know.

School brochures and documents

Download the school brochures for reception, junior and secondary schools for this academic year.

Admission process and appeal a decision

How we allocate school places and how to appeal a decision on your school place application.

Details of school applications and offers for the academic year starting in September 2026. This includes application numbers, how many places were offered or refused, and how many children have an EHCP or are care experienced.

Applications for school places in September 2027