Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

Choice Adviser

The choice advice service gives impartial, independent advice and support to families when deciding which school to send their child to.

Online Applications

Applying for a school place online is simple, fast and secure. You will no longer have to wait for a letter in the post which can take a few days, instead you will have your school allocation emailed to you on the 1st March 2012 for secondary schools and 15th April 2012 for primary schools.

How can I find out information about which primary or secondary school would be best for my child?

• Get help completing the 'common application form'
• Find out which schools in the Stockton-on-Tees borough are more popular than others
• What are the chances of getting a place in a preferred school?
• If your child has not been allocated a place in your preferred school, what can you do next?

These are some of the issues that Stockton's Choice Adviser would be able to help you with - and many more.

Drop-in sessions for parents applying to secondary schools

Wednesday mornings between 10 and 12 at:

Library Express in Wellington Square, Stockton-on-Tees on 21st and 28th September 2011.

Thornaby Central Library, The Pavillion, Thornaby on 5th and 12th October 2011.

Come along for a chat and have your questions answered by the Choice Adviser regarding application to school places.

The Choice Advisor for the Stockton-on-Tees borough is Jamila Khalid. If you require any help please email her at  choiceadvice@stockton.gov.uk or telephone 01642 526603.