Newcastle City Council

The best way to apply for a school place is online. Our online form is easy to use, safe and secure. Our web pages have lots of information about the different schools and tips for making your application.

Admission arrangements for September 2011 - August 2012

Before listing your preferred schools, read each school’s admission criteria carefully.  

Admission arrangements for September 2011 - August 2012

Information about school admissions 2010

Before listing your preferred schools, read each school’s admission criteria carefully.  

Nursery admissions 2010
Reception admissions 2010
Transfers to middle, secondary or high schools 2010
Applying outside of the normal transfer times (also known as in-year or casual admissions)
Post-16 admissions
Further admissions information
Our commitment to you
Use of information and data security
Newcastle school finder
Explanation of terms
Neighbouring Authorities

Please consider the information on offers made in 2009. This will give you a realistic idea of your child’s chances of getting a place. Visit the schools, consider travel arrangements and childcare.

The closing date for applications for school places in September 2010 was midnight on Friday, 23 October 2009.

If you need help or assistance with the admissions process, contact Newcastle Families Information Service (FIS)

The Families Information Service work closely with our School Choice Adviser who can provide more in-depth impartial support should you require it.