Cheshire West and Chester Council School Admissions

School Applications - September 2021

Starting Primary School

Before making your application, it is important you view the Starting School information booklet.
Applicants resident in another English authority must apply to their home local authority even if applying for a school within Cheshire West and Chester.

Closing date for applications: 15 January 2021

You can still submit a late application, please apply here

From 12.30am on 16 April 2021 application results are released

Transferring to Secondary School

Before making your application, it is important you view the Transferring to Secondary School information booklet.

Applicants resident in another English authority must apply to their home local authority even if applying for a school within Cheshire West and Chester.

Closing date for applications: 31 October 2020

You can still submit a late application, please apply here

From 12.30am on 1 March 2021 log in to your online account to view the outcome of your application

**Please note - In light of the Grammar School 11+ exam results not being available until after the closing date for applications. Any applicant who has expressed a preference for a Grammar school, wishing to amend their preferences as a result of the exam outcome will be able to do so up until 11 December and the changes will be treated as on time.**

In Year School Transfers between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021

It is important you view information to consider before making your application

Applicants can apply for an In Year school transfer to any Cheshire West and Chester school or academy (excluding independent schools)

To apply, you need to create an account and follow the online application process

Once you have submitted your application, the school/academy will notify you direct the outcome of your application within five school days

Applicants requesting a place at an independent (private) school must contact the school direct.

If you have any difficulties with this process please contact the authority on 0300 123 7039 or email admissions@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

 

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