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School places

How to apply for a primary and secondary school place in Suffolk, and how to complete an in-year application to move to another school.
Apply for a secondary school place 2024/2025
How to apply for a secondary school place for the 2024/2025 school year.
Apply for a primary school place 2024/2025
How to apply for a primary school place for the 2024/2025 school year. This includes infant and junior school places.
Move to a different school (in-year applications 2023/2024)
Find out what you need to know before, during and after applying for your child to move to a different school during the 2023/2024 school year.
School admissions FAQs
Advice for parents about applying for a school place and what happens on National Offer Day.
When to apply for a school place
Check when you need to apply for a school place depending on when your child was born.
School catchment areas
Use our school catchment area lists to find out if your address has a catchment area school.
Education admission appeals and permanent exclusion reviews
Who to contact if you've been refused a place at the preferred school for your child and about Permanent Exclusion Reviews.
Admissions to schools in Suffolk for the 2025/2026 school year
Key things you need to know about applying for a school place for the 2025/2026 school year.