The closing date for submitting applications was 24 October 2008. Click here for the transfer timetable of events.
Apply online - the closing date for online applications for 2009 entry has now passed. Please contact the School Admisisions and Transfers Team
Phone: 0191 277 7428
E-mail: admissions.education@newcastle.gov.uk
If you do not live in Newcastle, please contact your own local authority. Full List of Local Authorities.
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What is the admission policy for Community Middle, Secondary and High schools?
Admission policies for Voluntary Aided Church of England and Roman Catholic secondary schools can be found on each school's general information page via our A to Z of schools If you require further information regarding Roman Catholic and Church of England schools please click here.
It is important to read this section as it allows parents and carers to make an informed judgement when making their preferences for a school place.
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- September 2008 preference forms distributed via primary, first and middle schools at the beginning of Autumn term
If you do not return your application by the closing date it may affect your chance of obtaining a place in your preferred school.
- 24 October 2008 is the closing date for applications for transfer to middle, high or secondary schools
- January 2009 allocation process begins
- 2 March 2009 parents are notified of an offer of a school transfer place
- 13 March 2009 deadline for parents to accept offers
- April, May and June 2009 appeals for transfer places
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Important Information
You should take great care to complete your application form in accordance with the instructions and the accompanying information. In choosing your first preference of school you should make a realistic assessment of your chances of securing a place at that school.
For example, if you are applying for a place in a Newcastle Community school, naming your feeder school as your first preference gives you the greatest chance of success because, in the event of a Community school being oversubscribed, the children attending a school’s feeders are given priority in the oversubscription criteria.
If you were unable to submit your application by the dates specified you will now need to make a late application. This can be done by contacting the admissions team. Please read our section on Casual Admissions for further information.
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Contact Details
School Admissions Section
Children's Services Directorate
Room 308
Civic Centre
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8PU
Phone 2777 428
E-mail: admissions.education@newcastle.gov.uk