Reminder for parents to apply for secondary school places

The deadline for applications for the next academic year, which starts in September 2024, is midnight on Tuesday 31 October 2023.

In order for a child to be eligible to start secondary school in September 2024, the child's birthday must fall between 1 September 2012 and 31 August 2013.

Cllr Ted Henderson, our Cabinet member for children and young people's services, said: "We know that the decision for parents of which school to send their child is a major one, and can be difficult, but we would urge parents to make sure they apply by the deadline as a late application greatly reduces the chances of getting into their first-choice school."

Application forms can also be requested by phoning 03000 265896 or by writing to the School Places and Admissions Team at Education Development Centre, Enterprise Way, Spennymoor DL16 6YP.

Offers of places will be made to parents on 1 March 2024.

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 4 March 2024.