The Discovery University Technical College will open in new buildings in the centre of Newcastle on the site between, Lord Street, Dukes Street and George Street in September 2013.
School admission offer day 16 April 2012
Reception class places - 16 April 2012
Offer day for applications for a reception class place for September 2012 is 16 April 2012.
You can accept your offer online by logging in and clicking on the accept box.
All parents and carers will receive a letter in the post indicating the school at which their child has been allocated a place. Letters were posted out second class on 16 April. You must reply to the offer by 30 April 2012.
Transferring to Middle, Secondary, Trust schools and Academies - 1 March 2012
Offer day for applications for children transferring to middle, secondary, trust schools and academies in September 2012 is 1 March 2012. You must reply to the offer by 15 March 2012.
If you missed the closing date and your child is due to start school in the school year starting in September 2012 you still need to apply for a school place. Your application will be treated as late and will be processed after those that are received on time. Please note that 'exceptions' are not possible after 5 February 2012 as the allocations process has already begun.
Contact the Family Information Service on 0191 277 4133 or email fis@newcastle.gov.uk for an application form.
The application process for a school place in a reception class in a Newcastle school for the school year starting in September 2012 closed on 15 January 2012.
If you missed the closing date and your child is due to start school in the school year starting in September 2012 you still need to apply for a school place. Your application will be treated as late and will be processed after those that are received on time. If there are exceptional circumstances why your application is late, you should enclose this information with your application and where appropriate provide supporting evidence (for example proof of a house move if you have moved into Newcastle after the closing date). Exceptional circumstances will be considered on an individual basis and may as an 'exception' be processed as though the application had been received on time. Please note that 'exceptions' will not be possible after 5 February 2012 as the allocations process will have begun.
Contact the Family Information Service, phone: 0191 277 4133 or email: fis@newcastle.gov.uk for an application form.
You must submit your application by midnight on 15 January 2012.
Before you submit your application make sure you have read and understood the admissions guidance and admission policies for each school you are interested in. This is to make sure you understand the process and make an informed choice. Admission policies can be found on each school page.
Don’t be late or you might not get your first choice of school.
If you need help completing your online application the Families Information Service can provide one to one support.
No maintenance or upgrades are planned to this site during the Christmas and New Year period. If you experience any technical difficulties using the website, we apologise in advance.
Please phone Newcastle Families Information Service on 0191 277 4133 to tell them about the fault. They will be able to help you with your application.
Was your child born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008? If so, you need to apply for a school place in a reception class for September 2012.
You must submit your application by midnight on 15 January 2012. If your application is late there will be less chance of your child getting into your first choice of school.
Before you submit your application make sure you have read and understood the admissions guidance and admission policies for each school you are interested in and think about how this applies to your child. Admission policies can be found on individual school pages.
If you need help completing your online application the Families Information Service can provide one to one support.
If you missed the closing date and your child is due to transfer school in the school year starting in September 2012 you still need to apply for a school place. Your application will be treated as late and will be processed after those that are received on time. If there are exceptional circumstances why your application is late, you should enclose this information with your application and where appropriate provide supporting evidence (for example proof of a house move if you have moved into Newcastle after the closing date). Exceptional circumstances will be considered on an individual basis and may as an 'exception' be processed as though the application had been received on time. Please note that 'exceptions' will not be possible after 1 February 2012 as the allocations process will have begun.
Contact the Family Information Service, phone: 0191 277 4133 or email: fis@newcastle.gov.uk for an application form.
We have now received over 2300 applications for school places.
If you need help completing your online application the Families Information Service can provide one to one support.
Before applying we suggest you make an appointment to visit the schools you are interested in. Take a look at our school pages to read further information about Ofsted reports and performance tables. Most secondary schools hold open days/evenings for parents and carers to visit. Please contact the school for more information.
The majority of parents in Newcastle are offered a place in a reception class at one of their preferred schools. Last year over 84% of reception applicants were offered their first preference school.
Take a look at last year's data for allocation of school places and information on appeals:
Faith school allocation of places and appeals for September 2011 (secondary) (PDF)
To increase your chances of gaining a place at one of your preferred schools there are some important points you should remember.
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Page last updated: 3 May, 2012
