Schools Admissions
Admissions Forums have a key role in ensuring a fair admissions system that promotes social equity, does not disadvantage one child compared to another and which is straightforward and easy for parents to understand.
Appeals
Find out more about school admissions appeals and your right to appeal against our decision (or that of the Governing Body of a Voluntary Aided School) if it has not been possible to offer a place at your preferred school.
Choosing a School
Advice on what to consider when choosing a school and how to prepare for a school visit, including the type of questions you might like to ask staff and school life and meeting children’s needs.
Consultation on Community Secondary School Admissions
The County Council is currently consulting on proposed revised admission arrangements for Community Secondary schools in County Durham for admissions for September 2010 and beyond.
Nursery School Admissions
Find out how to obtain a nursery place for a child and when to apply. Information is available on Durham County Council's Nursery Admissions Policy and where to find more about nursery education.
Primary School Admissions
Find out how to apply for a child's place at primary school and get other information about admissions such as location of places, class sizes, waiting lists and how to appeal.
School Admissions Online - Information & Registration
Apply for a school place using the internet.
School Choice Advice
Through the Education and Inspectors Bill 2006, Durham County Council has introduced an independent Choice Adviser Service to provide advice and assistance to parents of children in the area who are in the process of deciding which school they want to go to when transferring from year 6 to secondary school.
School Organisation Plan
The School Organisation Plan is the document that provides information on Local Authority policy and sets the context for proposals about the future need for school places across the County, as a whole as well as in specific areas.
Secondary School Admissions
Find out how to apply for a secondary school place and get other information about admissions such as; location of places, waiting lists, learning at home, types of school and how to appeal.
