School admissions

Applying for a place in a Hampshire school

Year 3 Timeline

It is very important that your application form reaches your first preference school or is submitted on-line by 12 o'clock midday on Friday 21 November 2008, at the very latest.

Beginning of Autumn term  - infant schools issue CJ2 forms and brochures

21 November 2008 (by 12 o'clock midday) - Closing date for junior school applications

December 2008 - January 2009 - Admission authorities allocate places

23 January 2009 - The admissions team writes to all parents to inform them of the outcome of their applications

6 February 2009 - Schools' waiting lists established

From Mid-March 2009 - Appeals heard

September 2009 - Start school.

Applications received after the deadline

Applications received after the closing date will be considered after all on-time applications, unless there are exceptional circumstances that warrant consideration.

Warnings

Use your preferences wisely. Investigate schools, especially your catchment school.

  • Check how many applications the school had last year compared to places available, and the final criterion used to allocate places. This may give you some idea of the likelihood of your preference being met.

  • Places are withdrawn every year because parents give a false address on application forms. This includes cases where parents take out a short term let or buy a property solely to use its address on the application form without any intention of taking up permanent residence there. In fairness to all parents, the County Council will investigate all allegations of fraudulent practice brought to its attention and, where appropriate, may monitor the residency details you provide, particularly if use of a temporary or permanent address causes concern.

  • Accepting a place at an out-catchment school for an older sibling does not guarantee a place at the same school for a younger sibling.

Application forms: You must use the appropriate application form (CJ2)

Deadlines: Make sure your application form is returned on-time and to the right place.

Linked schools: Attending a primary or junior school descibed as linked to a particular secondary school does not guarantee a place at that secondary school. Catchment is determined by home address.