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Applying for a place in a Hampshire school

Admission to Hampshire Schools

The main purpose of this website is to help parents apply for school places for their children.  

The information provided is as accurate as possible. However, there may be changes during the year as a result of developments in central or local government policies, or at individual schools. Please check with your child’s school or the County Admissions Team at the Children’s Services Department if you are unclear about anything.

After 8 January 2010 all applications for school places, either for immediate entry or for admission in September 2010, are treated as applications outside the main admissions round.  If you are applying for a place in September 2010 please read the guidance notes for September 2010 admission.  For all other applications please read the out of round guidance notes.

For further details on applying for a school place for September 2010 in

  • Year R (reception) in an infant or primary school;

  • Year 3 in a junior school (infant to junior transfer); or

  • Year 7 in a secondary school (secondary transfer)

you should follow the links shown.

Other information on this website includes:

  • Admissions Brochure 2010/2011

  • Hampshire's school admission policies

  • Schools directories giving you important details about each school such as the number of places available, the number of applicants last year and the number admitted, and any admission criteria specific to the school. It also tells you which schools are linked (note: attendance at one school does not guarantee a place at a linked school).

  • information about other aspects of school life.

Detailed information can also be found in each school's prospectus or website, which is available on the school information pages.

A paper copy of the admissions brochure is available from your child's school. For further information please contact the County Admissions Team.

Your comments are welcome

We hope you find this on-line brochure helpful. However, there will always be room for improvement and we welcome your suggestions. Please contact the County Admissions Team.

If you would like to create a link to this page, please use the address www.hants.gov.uk/admissions .