Whether your child is starting at nursery, reception or secondary school, it is an important time in their school career; you and they are probably looking forward to it with a mixture of excitement and worry. We aim to help make the move a smooth and simple one.
These pages include information on school admissions and may answer questions you have regarding the appeals process and 'in year' school transfers. Our School Admissions and Transfers Team help parents and carers through the school admissions process.
You may also find the following guidance useful:
Please note the application round for your child to start primary school in September 2019 has now closed (15 January 2019). You can still view the Citizen Portal but you cannot make any changes to your application. If you haven’t done already, you can still apply using a paper application form.
If you have any queries please ring the Schools Admissions Team on 01642 526605 or email [email protected].
Visit the Applying to primary school page for further information.
Please note the application round for your child to start secondary school in September 2019 has now closed (31 October 2018). You can still view the Citizen Portal but you cannot make any changes to your application. If you haven’t done already, you can still apply using a paper application form. Please download and print the Common Application Form for Secondary Schools 2019. Complete and return it to the School Admissions team.
If you have any queries please ring the Schools Admissions Team on 01642 526605 or email [email protected].
Visit the Applying to secondary schools page for further information.
2019 Secondary admissions for SBC pupils only, on time applications and offers made (excludes late applications and SEN placed pupils).
| 2019 Secondary preferences & offers made | No. of | % |
| Total applications received | 2325 | |
| The total number of 'offers' of a school place made for a child of parent / carer (1st 2nd 3rd & 4th) preference | 2252 | |
| 1st preference met | 1982 | 85.2% |
| 2nd preference met | 207 | 8.9% |
| 3rd preference met | 48 | 2.1% |
| 4th preference met | 15 | 0.6% |
| One of the top 3 preferences met | 2237 | 96.2% |
| The number of 'offers' made by the LA, where the parents preferred school could not be met | 73 | 3.1% |
| The LA were unable to make any 'offer' due to other reasons | 0 | 0% |
It is important to note that Stockton-On-Tees adopts an ‘admission zone’ policy where most schools have their own defined area. This means that your registered home address (i.e. the one you pay Council Tax for and have your Child’s Benefit listed for) generally identifies that you are ‘in-zone’ for that school.
We do understand that secondary schools do work closely with local primaries to support transition and while this is good practice, it does not automatically mean that children from those primary schools will be offered a place within a specific secondary school. In addition some Roman Catholic or Church of England schools may, as part of their admission policy, also identify Catholic ‘feeder’ or ‘partner’ schools and if your child attends one of these, at the point of application this may further aid your chances of securing a school place for your child.
All faith schools policies will include definitions with regards what ‘Catholic’ means and membership of the Church as well as referring to ‘parish zones’. If you are seeking a ‘church place’ for your child then you will be required to provide some form of evidence at the point of application.
If you would like further information about which school admission zone you live in please contact either the preferred school / academy first or the School Admissions Team on tel: 01642 526605.
To comply with the School Admissions Code (2014) please find below Stockton-On-Tees school admissions arrangements for all Community and Voluntary Controlled primary and secondary schools for entry in September 2019.
The Code states that the Local Authority (LA) as the 'admission authority' must determine its arrangements annually and this is explained in these documents:
The admission arrangements for those schools within borough that are not community or voluntary controlled schools are determined by their respective governing bodies or academy trust.
Copies of the determined admission arrangements for voluntary aided, foundation, trust schools, academies and free schools are available from the individual schools.
Any person or body who considers that any maintained school or academy's arrangements are unlawful, or not in compliance with the code or relevant law relating to admissions, can make an objection to the office of the schools adjudicator.
Further information on how to make an objection can be obtained from the office of the schools adjudicator:
Address: Office of the Schools Adjudicator, Bishopsgate House, Feethams, Darlington DL1 5QE
Telephone: (01325) 340402
Email: [email protected]
To comply with the School Admissions Code (2014) please find below Stockton-On-Tees school admissions arrangements for all Community and Voluntary Controlled primary and secondary schools for entry in September 2020.
The Code states that the Local Authority (LA) as the 'admission authority' must determine its arrangements annually and this is explained in these documents:
The admission arrangements for those schools within borough that are not community or voluntary controlled schools are determined by their respective governing bodies or academy trust.
Copies of the determined admission arrangements for voluntary aided, foundation, trust schools, academies and free schools are available from the individual schools.
Any person or body who considers that any maintained school or academy's arrangements are unlawful, or not in compliance with the code or relevant law relating to admissions, can make an objection to the office of the schools adjudicator.
Further information on how to make an objection can be obtained from the office of the schools adjudicator:
Address: Office of the Schools Adjudicator, Bishopsgate House, Feethams, Darlington DL1 5QE
Telephone: (01325) 340402
Email: [email protected]
Other Y10 education opportunities
To all parents/carers of children who are due to move into Year 10 in September 2019, the information below is to advise you of other opportunities for education starting in Y10 available across the North East & North Yorkshire area, which you may not be aware of. These schools have atypical admission ages so take pupils at a different age to typical 11-18 secondary schools. This does not mean that you are required to move your child from their existing school if this is still the best option for them. Listed are Schools within a ‘Reasonable travelling Distance’, which you may wish to look into and consider whether your child would want to apply for a place in September. You should also look at the GCSE curriculum at your child’s current school, to help consider what the best option is for the next two years of your child’s education. All schools have a statutory duty to secure impartial careers guidance for all Year 8 to Year 13 students to inspire young people to fulfill their potential and to make them aware of all opportunities open to them. We strongly recommend that your child discuss their options with a Careers Adviser in their current school or college. If you decide that you would like to know more information or to apply for a place at any of these schools for your child, we suggest you contact them directly. 2020 - School Admission Arrangements 2019 - School Admission Arrangements 2018 - School Admission Arrangements 2018 - Office of the Schools Adjudicator 2017 - School Organisation Plan School Admission Appeals Telephone: 01642 526605 Email: [email protected] Address: School Admissions Team, Municipal Buildings, Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1XE
Additional School Admission and Appeal documents
Details of school admission arrangements across the borough of Stockton-on-Tees.
Details of school admission arrangements across the borough of Stockton-on-Tees.
Details of school admission arrangements across the borough of Stockton-on-Tees.Contact School Admissions
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