Primary school places
Dealing with requests for places at primary schools from parents of prospective pupils. Allocation of school places according to LEA policy.
Common Questions
- We went through the primary admissions process three years ago with our elder child. Has anything changed?
- Can I write to support my application?
- Does the council offer help with the costs of uniform?
- What can I do if I don't get the place I want?
- When can my child start school?
- What address should I use on my application form?
- I live in Coventry. Can I apply for a place at a primary school in another Local Authority area?
- When should I apply for a school place?
- How do I apply?
- How do I get onto the waiting list for a school?
- If I register my child at a school, does this guarantee them a place there?
- What if there are changes to the information I have submitted on my application?
- What happens if I miss the 15 January 2012 deadline?
- How can I find out more about a particular primary, infant or junior school?
- What happens if I move after the deadline for receiving applications?
- I need a school with before and after school care. How do I know which schools provide this?
- What if I do not live in Coventry but want my child to go to a Coventry school?
- How does the government's policy on Infant Class sizes affect my child's admission to school?
- What if I feel that my child is not ready to start school in September 2012?
- How can I find out which secondary school a primary school feeds into?
- I want to apply for a place at a Church of England School. Do I have to fill out different forms?
- How do I find out how far away I live from my preferred school and which is my catchment area school?
- I know which school I want my child to go to. Why should I request other schools?
- If places become available and there are more children on the waiting list than places, how are the available places allocated?
- I want to apply for a place at a Catholic School. Do I need to attach any extra information?
- If my child currently attends a nursery class in one of my preferred schools, will they be guaranteed a place in the reception class?
- Can I find out where I am on the waiting list for a particular school?
Admissions and benefits (FSM)
Civic Centre 1, Little Park Street, Coventry, CV1 5RS
E-mail: admissions.benefits@coventry.gov.uk
Tel: 024 7683 2499