Applications now open for Leicestershire children due to start school next year
Families with children due to start primary or secondary school for the first time in autumn 2027 can apply for their place in Leicestershire now.
Parents and carers will get to select up to five schools of their choice, and they will be find out which school they have been allocated on March 1, 2027 for secondary school places, and April 16, 2027 for primary.
People are warned that choosing just one school will not increase a child’s chances of getting into the school, and families may be given a place a school far away from them if no other preferences are selected.
Parents of children who may attend a special school are told to also fill out an application for a mainstream school, to ensure they have a place next autumn.
Applications can be submitted at www.leics.gov.uk/admissions.
The closing date for children moving from primary to secondary is October 31, while first-time primary applications and transfers between infant and junior schools need to be in by January 15.
Cllr Charles Pugsley said: “If you have a child due to start primary or secondary school for the first time next year, now is the time to think about applying.
“We’ve put lots of information on our website to help you out.
“A key thing is making sure you apply before the closing date. If you don’t, your application will be processed after those made on time; there’s no automatic entry for any of our schools.
“We’d suggest taking a look online, downloading our digital checklist and, when you’re ready, you can apply via our parent portal.”