School admissions

Guidance and services

• Measuring the capacity of schools: guidance
  How to measure the number of pupils a school can accommodate.
• Measuring the capacity of schools: calculations
  Spreadsheet to help you calculate the capacity of your school.
• School admissions code
  Guidance for local authorities and schools on how to manage school admissions.
  
• School admission appeals code
  Guidance for local authorities and schools on how to manage school admission appeals.
• School admissions and appeals: frequently asked questions
  Guidance for parents on applying for school places and appealing a refusal.
• School admission appeals: coronavirus (COVID-19)
  How to manage temporary changes to the schools admission appeals process.
• School admissions: applications for overseas children
  Guidance for admission authorities when processing applications made from another country in preparation for Brexit transition.