Appeals (Opens in New Window)

Please click here for information on how to appeal for a school place

Frequently Asked Questions (Opens in New Window)

Click here to view our Frequently asked Questions

Home to School Transport (Opens in New Window)

Please click here for information about Transport to School

Families Information Hub

New Text 1



Welcome to the Derby City Council Parent Portal
Apply for a primary school place

Your child is eligible to:

* start primary school in September 2027
if they were born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023

* transfer from infant to junior school in September 2027 
if they were born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021
and are currently at an Infant School 

Guidance Notes (opens in new window)

Applying for a Primary School Place
Apply for a secondary school place

Your child is eligible to:

* start secondary school in September 2027

if they were born between 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016

Guidance Notes (Opens in new window)

Applying for Secondary School Place

Apply to move school in year

Your child is eligible if:

* your child is at school and you want to move them to a different school during the year.

* your child is new to Derby and does not have a school place

* you have moved house and want to move to a different school 


Guidance Notes (Opens in new window)

Applying for moving school

Primary

Secondary

School Admissions and Appeals Service 

Admissions@derby.gov.uk

Secondary Transfer (Opens in New Window)

Apply from midnight on 7 September to midnight on 31 October 2026

Reception and Junior Transfer (Opens in New Window)

Apply from midnight on 5 November 2026 to midnight on 15 January 2027

In Year Transfer (Opens in New Window)

Apply to move School or join a new School during the school year