School Admissions

For admission to Reception and Year 7 in September 2012, Tameside residents should complete an online form. This system should only be used by Tameside residents to apply for any primary or secondary school. If you live in another borough, even if you want to apply for a school in Tameside, you should complete an application from your home council.

The online application system is simple to use all you need to get started is an email address which you will need to register for the system and your 3 preferred schools.

The Council has recorded a short video that shows you how to complete the online application and you are strongly advised to watch it before you start your application.

View the online application process video .

View the online application process video in Gujarati .

View the online application process video in Urdu .

View the online application process video in Bengali .

Important dates for your diary:

2 September 2011 - The online application system opened for Year 7 applications

31 October 2011 - Closing date for Year 7 applications

1 November 2011 - The online application system opens for Reception applications

15 January 2012 - Closing date for Reception applications

Should you need to submit a late application, you should do so using the online system but your application will be considered after all applications received on time have been processed and you may not receive an offer of a school place on offer day. 

14 November 2011 - the online application system is now open for late Year 7 applications

30 January 2012 - the online application system reopens for late Reception applications

31 August 2012 - the late application systems close

How to apply

The links on this page will give you all the information you will need throughout the application process, please add it to your favourites so you can come back here easily.

You should also read the information booklet ‘Moving On’ for secondary applications or ‘Starting Out’ for primary applications. These booklets give you details of all the schools in Tameside and the oversubscription criteria that will be applied if there are more applications than places available. There is also a lot more information you will need to look at before making your application.

View details of all the schools in the borough and how they will allocate places for September 2012. Please take the time to have a look especially if you are applying for a voluntary aided school. Some voluntary aided schools will ask for additional information to support your application, for example, proof of church attendance or a baptismal certificate. Please check with the school what additional information is required.

Moving On is your guide to applying for a place in Year 7

Starting Out  is your guide to applying for a place in Reception

Nursery Admissions

Admission Arrangements:

• School Admission Arrangements for the School Year 2011/12
• School Admission Arrangements for the School Year 2012/13
• School Admission Arrangements for the School Year 2013/14
• In Year Admissions (Transfers)
  • Primary School Transfers
  • Secondary School Transfers

Appeals:

• Appealing for a School Place - Guidance for Parents

Exclusion from School

The Choice Advice Service

The Choice Advice Service (CAS) is a service for parents who are applying for a school place for their child/children. The service offers impartial guidance ,support and information to any parent choosing a school for their child/children who live in Tameside.