Admission to schools in Suffolk

We aim to make applying for a school place for your child as simple as possible. These pages tell you how to apply for a place, and give you details of closing dates for applications, our admissions policy, and the criteria we use to decide who will be offered a place at a school*.

The 'Schools in Suffolk' booklets contain a list of schools in Suffolk along with their contact details, the number of places available and other information about admissions. Further information is also available on the  list of schools in Suffolk page.

Applying for a school place in 2008-2009 (current school year)

• For Primary, Infant, Junior and Middle Schools please read Schools in Suffolk 2008-2009 (Primary)
• For Upper and High Schools please read Schools in Suffolk 2008-2009 (Upper/High)
• Please fill in a CAF2 application form (PDF, 67Kb)

Applying for a school place in 2009-2010

• For Primary, Infant, Junior and Middles Schools please read Schools in Suffolk 2009-2010 (Primary)
• For Upper and High Schools please read Schools in Suffolk 2009-2010 (Upper/High)
• Apply for a school place online (or fill in a CAF1 application form (PDF, 1101Kb))
• If you need to apply for a sixth form place you will need to apply directly to the sixth form or college 

* Each school has a Published Admission Number (PAN). This is the set number of places that a school can offer in any one year. It is based on a national formula for assessing school capacity. It is important that all schools are able to provide an effective education for their pupils in suitable accommodation, which is not overcrowded.