School admissions
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School catchment area search
Find out what schools are in your area that your child can attend.
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Find a school in your area
See a list of schools in your area.
Learn more about Wakefield council's school admissions and how you can apply to a school, find a school, go to school, and search school catchment areas in the local district.
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Understand admissions policies
Find out more about understanding admissions policies for the years 2021 to 2023 and admissions policies essentials information. -
Apply for a full-time place in Reception
Find out more about applications for school places in the academic year commencing in September 2023 to have a full-time place in Reception. -
Apply for a secondary school place
Learn how you can apply for secondary school place for your child online. -
Changing schools or new to Wakefield
Find out how to change and transfer schools in Wakefield by contacting school admissions or filling out an online application form. -
Appeals
Learn more about appeals, the appeals process, and download the appeal form you need when applying for schools. -
Apply to transfer from Year 2 in an infant school to a junior or primary school
Learn about how to apply to transfer from Year 2 in an infant school to a junior or primary school and how to create an online registration profile for applications. -
School attendance matters
Learn more about school attendance, holidays, attendance support, children on welfare and how to help a child improve their attendance. -
School admission arrangements 2025/2026 – consultation
Everything you need to know about the consultation on admission arrangements for 2025 to 2026.