Choice Advice

For parents of children born between 1^st September 1997 and 31^st August 1998

For practitioners working with parents of children born between 1^st September 1997 and 31^st August 1998

Moving from primary to secondary school is a significant time for any child and their parents.  The Choice Advice webpage aims to help you make the best and most realistic choice of secondary school for your child - there is also a leaflet  138kb available which explains the service.

This webpage offers:

• help with deciding which schools to apply for
• guidance with completing the application form
• deadline for return
• where to send the application form.

Secondary school applications will need to be made early in the Autumn Term of Year 6 so its best to start thinking about secondary school when your child is in Year 5.

Please note:  Admission to secondary school is not automatic, so to give your child the best chance of getting into the secondary school of your choice, you have to complete an application form and make sure it’s returned on time.

Useful information to help you decide:

What things are important to you and your child?

Find out what schools are in your local area and what is your catchment school

Gather information about the schools

How well is the school performing?

Transport to school

Do you qualify for free transport to school?

Visit schools

Check if your child is likely to get a place

Apply

Do you need some extra help?