You apply for a school place through Coventry City Council, and you should do it online if possible. Coventry also says to list three schools in order of preference, include your catchment school, and make sure you apply by the closing date.
| What to do | Coventry guidance |
|---|---|
| Apply through | Your Local Authority — the city where you live/pay council tax |
| How many schools to list | Three schools in order of preference |
| Good practice | Include your catchment area school |
| If you already have an older child at the school | You still must apply for your younger child |
| If your child is in a nursery | You still need to submit an application |
| If applying for more than one child | Submit a separate application for each child |
| Closing date shown in Coventry records | 15 January 2026 |
| Application process starts | 1 September 2025 |
| Catholic schools | Forward a copy of your child’s certificate to each Catholic school requested by 15 January 2026 |
| Faith schools / special forms | Blue Coat School and Seva School need a supplementary form; Eden Girls School may need supporting evidence for exceptional medical/social grounds |
| Help line | School admissions team: 024 7697 5445 |
| Translation help | Access to Education Service: 024 7697 8944 |
Useful links from Coventry:
If you’re not sure which schools to choose, Coventry’s guidance says to check each school’s admissions policy carefully, because catchment area doesn’t guarantee a place.