To apply for an in-year school place in West Berkshire, you need to complete the relevant application form and send it to the School Admissions Team. You can apply at any time in the year, and it’s a good idea to check which schools have spaces before you apply.
| What you need to do | Details | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Get the right form | Complete the request form in advance if you’re asking for a school year that isn’t normal for your child’s date of birth. | request form |
| Choose the correct application form | Send the appropriate form for your child’s age group: Primary school application, Secondary application - years 7-8, or Secondary application - years 9-11 to the School Admissions Team. | Primary school application / Secondary application - years 7-8 / Secondary application - years 9-11 |
| Before you apply | West Berkshire suggests you contact them for advice, check school spaces, read the in year guide, and think about home-to-school transport. | in year guide |
| Where it applies | West Berkshire coordinates in-year applications for all West Berkshire schools, including academies, except Englefield Church of England Primary School. | |
| After you apply | West Berkshire aims to write with the outcome within 10 school days and no longer than 15 school days. If a place is offered and accepted, the school arranges a start date as soon as possible. |
If you’re moving into West Berkshire and your child doesn’t currently have a school place, the council may refer the application to the Fair Access Protocol in some cases. If you want, you can start here: apply for an in-year school place.