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.

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

School admission arrangments for September 2011

Schools admission arrangements for 2011 

Information about school admissions 2010

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

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Explanation of terms

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