Apply for a school place

Citizen Portal for phased school admissions

Citizen Portal user guide (PDF, 383KB) – How to register an account and start your school application.

The Citizen Portal is to be used for Phased Admission transfers (September start) at specified times of the year.

The School Admissions team administer school place applications for several different processes within the academic year.

You can find information on school admission processes and how to apply below.

Children born between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020 will be starting school for the first time (Reception year) in September 2024.

The application period for the first round of allocation is open from 7 November 2023 and closes on 15 January 2024.

Letter to parents/carers of children due to start school for the first time in September 2024 (PDF, 220KB)

How to apply

Online via the Citizen Portal – You will need an active email address to register an account and make your application. Applicants through the Citizen Portal only will receive their school allocation decisions by email on National Offer Day, 16 April 2024.

Complete the online Starting school for the first time – Common Application Form.

Starting school for the first time – Common Application Form

Using a Common Application Form (PDF, 150KB) – You can download/print the CAF or request a copy from the School Admissions team. CAFs may also be available from your child’s current primary school office.

Applicants for the first round of allocation (for applications submitted by 15 January 2024) will receive their school place notification at National Offer Day, 16 April 2024. Applicants who submitted via the Citizen Portal will be notified by email; applicants by other methods will be notified by letter to their home address within 5 days of National Offer Day.

Applications on religious reasons for the following schools only will need to be accompanied by the relevant evidence for verification:

St. Mary’s or St. Joseph’s Catholic Voluntary Academy: Download Supplementary Information Form (SIF) (PDF, 126KB) for completion and return.
Lisle Marsden Church of England Primary Academy: supporting reference from appropriate religious leader evidencing regular worship (please refer to the Academy Admissions Policy (PDF, 98KB) for specific requirements).

If you have any queries regarding this process, please email the School Admissions team at [email protected] or call 01472 326291 (option 4).

If your child is currently in year 2 at an infant school they will need to transfer to year 3 at a junior school in September 2024.

All Year 2 children living in North East Lincolnshire and attending Queen Mary Avenue Infants, Scartho Infants, Signhills Infants or an infant school in a neighbouring county will receive information on how to apply in November 2023.

The application period for the first round of allocation is open from 7 November 2023 and closes on 15 January 2024.

Letter to parents/carers of children due to transfer from infant to junior school in September 2024 (PDF, 219KB) .

How to apply

Online via the Citizen Portal – You will need an active email address to register an account and make your application. Applicants through the Citizen Portal only will receive their school allocation decisions by email on National Offer Day, 16 April 2024.

Complete the online Transfer from infant to junior school – Common Application Form.

Transfer from infant to junior school – Common Application Form

Using a Common Application Form (PDF, 148KB) – You can download/print the CAF or request a copy from the School Admissions team. CAFs may also be available from your child’s current infant school office.

If you have any queries regarding this process, please email the School Admissions team at [email protected] or call 01472 326291 (option 4).

Children born between 1 September 2012 and 31 August 2013 are due to start secondary school in September 2024.

The application period for the first round of allocation closed on 31 October 2023. Please note that you will not be able to use the Citizen Portal to make an application after this time.

Letter to parents/carers of children due to transfer from primary to secondary school in September 2024 (PDF, 236KB)

How to apply (from 1 November 2023)

Complete the online Transfer from primary to secondary school – Common Application Form.

Transfer from primary to secondary school – Common Application Form

Using a Common Application Form (PDF, 133KB) – You can download/print the CAF or request a copy from the School Admissions team. CAFs may also be available from your child’s current primary school office.

Applicants for the first round of allocation (for applications submitted by 31 October 2023) will receive their school place notification at National Offer Day, 1 March 2024. Applicants who submitted via the Citizen Portal will be notified by email; applicants by other methods will be notified by letter to their home address within 5 days of National Offer Day.

Applicants who submitted applications after 31 October 2023 will receive their notification by letter at the second round of allocation in April 2024 or afterwards depending upon the time of submission.

If you have any queries regarding this process, please email the School Admissions team at [email protected] or call 01472 326291 (option 4).

Request to change primary school within the academic year.

If you/your child reside in North East Lincolnshire and are considering a transfer from their current school, we advise that you read the following information before submitting an application.

In-Year Transfer Advice (PDF, 156KB)

How to apply

Complete the Primary – In Year Common Application Form.

Primary – In Year Common Application Form

If you have any queries regarding this process, please email the School Admissions team at [email protected] or call 01472 326291 (option 4).

Request to change secondary school within the academic year.

If you/your child reside in North East Lincolnshire and are considering a transfer from their current school, we advise that you read the following information before submitting an application.

In-Year Transfer Advice (PDF, 156KB)

The School Admissions team can only process requests for Beacon Academy.

If you would to apply for another secondary academy in North East Lincolnshire, you should contact the relevant academy to apply directly with them:

How to apply (for Beacon Academy requests)

Complete the Secondary – In Year Common Application Form.

Secondary – In Year Common Application Form

If you have any queries regarding this process, please email the School Admissions team at [email protected] or call 01472 326291 (option 4).

How to apply

If you are the parent/carer of a child who has recently moved into North East Lincolnshire and requires a school in the area, then please complete the New to NEL – In Year Common Application Form.

New to NEL – In Year Common Application Form

If you have any queries regarding this process, please email the School Admissions team at [email protected] or call 01472 326291 (option 4).