Late Applications
Applications received after the closing date will be recorded as
‘late’ and considered after all on-time applications unless the
Local Authority confirms that the reasons presented in support of
the late submission justify the application being considered
alongside on-time applications. Reasons can include exceptional
medical reasons preventing an earlier application or late removal
into the area. Reasons must be presented at the time of application
and supporting documentation must be provided, which must be
received by:
- Secondary school applications - 7 December 2012
- Primary school applications - 15 February 2013
Late applications received after the published deadline for the
receipt of supporting information will be processed after all
on-time applications even if there is a good reason for the late
submission.
The initial (provisional) allocation date will vary and any late
applications received after this date may not be processed until
after offers have been made. There is therefore no guarantee
that a late applicant will receive an offer of a school place on
the published offer day.
Moving House
For a change of address to be considered during the application
process, information and supporting evidence must be received by
the above dates. Any information received after these dates cannot
be used to process your application, but will be used to send the
decision letter on the published offer date. In the case of a
recent house move, the Local Authority will require supporting
evidence to show that the place of residency has changed. This
should include a letter from the solicitor confirming the
completion date, or if relevant, a signed rental agreement showing
the start date of the tenancy. Any rental agreement must include
residency on the date published as the deadline for receipt of
supporting information. Further information may be requested to
confirm residency, for example, recent utility bills or evidence of
disposal of previous property.
Medical Reasons
In respect of medical reasons preventing an earlier application,
a letter of confirmation from a medical practitioner will be
required.
