Junior school
Applying to junior school for the first time.
Apply for a school place
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Infant and primary school
Applying to start infant and primary school for the first time.
Applying for nursery
Nursery admissions and details of providers of early years education.
Find out about schools
How to find out if a school is suitable for your child.
Transferring or moving school
How to apply for places at Oxfordshire schools during the academic year (in-year transfers)
Secondary school
Information for parents and carers of children due to transfer to secondary school in September 2019
School appeals
You may appeal for a place at the school you want if you have not been offered a place.
UTC and Studio Schools
How to apply for a Year 10 transfer at a more science focused and vocational curriculum school.
Special schools and bases
Information for parents applying for a place in a special school or specialist resource base
Defer reception application
Delay admission to reception class for children born 1 April to 31 August.
Online applications
A guide to online school applications.
Admission rules and policies
Admissions policies and arrangements for community, voluntary aided, foundation and academies.
Admissions FAQs
Common questions about the school application process.