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Applications close on 31 October 2021

💬 A parents' guide to secondary school admissions
2022-23

If your child lives in Dudley borough and was born between 1 September 2010 and 31 August 2011 you need to start the process of applying for a
secondary school place. 

Online applications available on 1 September 2021. 

Visit www.dudley.gov.uk/admissions for guidance and information about the application process. For further information, please visit Gov.uk, Ofsted or the Department for Education. 

How do I apply?

You can apply online. Online applications will need to be submitted by 31 October 2021 by midnight. 

This method is preferred by parents as it is quick and easy to do with the following benefits:

🔹 E-mail decision received after 2pm on 1 March 2022
🔹 You can apply 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
🔹 There’s no risk that your application will be lost in the post as you will get email confirmation that your application has been received
🔹 It’s safe and secure

You can also apply online at your local library. 

If you do not want to apply online, you can complete a paper application form. Forms will need to be returned by 31 October 2021 by 5pm.


🔹 You will need to contact the School Admissions Service on 0300 555 2345 for a form to be issued to you
🔹 Parents are strongly encouraged to return the form by recorded delivery as acknowledgements of receipt are not sent by the service

🔹 Please note, if you do choose this method your offer is posted on 1 March 2022 direct to the home address

School open days/evenings 2021

Schools hold open evenings for parents to look around and speak to
teachers, and these can be very helpful. Admissions staff will be present at some of these evenings to provide guidance with the admissions process.

Due to Covid-19, you are urged to check the arrangements directly with the school prior to visiting.

Back to school

Further advice and information on Covid-19 for parents and families in Dudley borough is available, along with information on returning to education for early years settings.

💬 From the start of the new term, students will no longer need to be in bubbles or self-isolate if they have been in contact with a positive case, but they are advised to have a PCR test. If the test result is negative, they may continue to attend their educational setting, if positive they must self-isolate for a full 10 days from the date of the test.

Read more about Dudley's COVID-19 classroom guidelines. More information is also available for parents and carers on the Government website.