How to apply
All applications for a school place have to be submitted online. Leicester City Council Admissions department co-ordinate this process. To find out more about how to apply for a school place in Leicester City visit school admissions at Leicester City Council.
When to apply
When to apply for a school place will depend on the age of your child’s age and circumstances. The following online options are available to you.
- Starting secondary school – Information for a child transferring from primary or junior school (Year 6) to secondary school (Year 7), starting August 2025. If you need help with the online application, you can contact the Choice Advice Service or attend a support session.
- Starting school – Information for parents and carers of children starting full-time school for the first time, and moving on to full time school from a playgroup or nursery starting Autumn 2025. If you need help with the online application, you can contact the Choice Advice Service or attend a support session.
- Starting junior school – Information for a child transferring from infant school (Year 2) to junior school (Year 3), starting Autumn 2025. If you need help with the online application, you can contact the Choice Advice Service or attend a support session.