Only apply here if:
* Your child is starting school for the first time in September 2025; or
* Your child is in year 2 at an infant school and will be transferring to a junior school in September 2025; or
* Your child is starting secondary school for the first time in September 2025; and
* You live in Derby city (you pay your Council Tax to Derby City Council)
IF you pay your Council Tax to Derbyshire County Council or any other Council, please contact them for information on how to apply.
IF your child has an EHCP, please contact the SEND Team, SENDadmin@derby.gov.uk, 01332 643616
IMPORTANT We do not forward applications made to us in error to your home authority.
Key Dates
Reception Intake and Junior Transfer
1st November 2024 until 15 January 2025 | Apply online using the parent portal |
National Deadline for application 15 January 2025 | All applications received after this date will be considered 'late' and will be processed after all on time applications |
National Offer Day: 16 April 2025 or the closest next working day | Login into your account to view your school offer. |
Secondary Transfer
1st September 2024 until 31 October 2024 | Apply online using the parent portal |
National Deadline for application 31 October 2024 | 2025 All applications received after this date will be considered 'late' and will be processed after all on time applications |
National Offer Day: 1 March 2025 or the closest next working day | Login into your account to view your school offer. |