Reminder for parents to apply for secondary school places

The deadline for applications for the next academic year, which starts in September 2023, is Monday 31 October 2022.

Eligible children 

For a child to be eligible to start secondary school in September 2023, they must have been born between 1 September 2011 and 31 August 2012.

Cllr Ted Henderson, Cabinet member for children and young people's services, said: "For parents, the decision as to where to send their child is, understandably, a big one. That is why we would urge parents to make sure they apply by the deadline. A late application greatly reduces chances of getting into a preferred school, so we would encourage them to complete their applications as soon as possible."

How to apply 

Application forms can also be requested by phoning 03000 265 896 or by writing to the School Places and Admissions Team at Green Lane, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6JQ.

Offers of places will be made to parents on 1 March 2023.

For applications completed online, offers will be received by email. For applications sent by post, offers will be received by letter. These should arrive by no later than 3 March 2023.