How Do I Apply For A School Place?

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To apply for a school place in Medway, you need to submit a completed in-year admission application for each school you want to apply for. Medway also says you can apply for more than one school at the same time and you do not need to wait for one outcome before applying elsewhere.

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Submit an application Complete an in-year admission application for each school you’re applying to. An enquiry with the school is not a formal application. Download in-year admission application form
Include supporting information If relevant, include proof of move, medical evidence, and a supplementary information form (SIF) if the school requires one. Apply to move school
Apply for multiple schools You can apply for more than one school at a time and should submit all applications together. Apply to move school
If your child is applying for a grammar school The school will usually arrange an academic assessment as part of the process. Apply to move school
Need help finding a place If you’ve applied but are struggling to find a school place, contact Medway at casualadmissions@medway.gov.uk. Apply to move school

Medway aims to respond within five working days. If you’re applying online, the primary school page says you’ll get email confirmation when the application is submitted, and you can use the Parent Portal to check or change it before the closing date.