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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 this process will open on 7 November 2023 and close on 15 January 2024. You will not be able to submit an application before the opening date.

Full information on how to apply will be available on this page from 7 November 2023. Information on the application process will also be provided to nurseries and childcare providers throughout North East Lincolnshire at that time.

If you have any queries regarding this process, please email the School Admissions team at schooladmissions@nelincs.gov.uk 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 will open on 7 November 2023 and close on 15 January 2024. You will not be able to submit an application before the opening date.

Full information on how to apply will be available on this page from 7 November 2023 or available from your child’s infant school at that time.

If you have any queries regarding this process, please email the School Admissions team at schooladmissions@nelincs.gov.uk 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 this process will open on 4 September 2023 and close on 31 October 2023.

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

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 will receive their school allocation decisions by email on National Offer Day, 1 March 2024.

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 through CAF will receive their school allocation decisions by letter, which will be posted out (via 2^nd Class mail) on 1 March 2024.

If you have any queries regarding this process, please email the School Admissions team at schooladmissions@nelincs.gov.uk 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:

Using a Common Application Form (PDF, 65KB) – You can download/print the CAF or request a copy from the School Admissions team.

If you have any queries regarding this process, please email the School Admissions team at schooladmissions@nelincs.gov.uk 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):

Using a Common Application Form (CAF) (PDF, 65KB) – You can download the CAF or request a copy from the School Admissions team.

If you have any queries regarding this process, please email the School Admissions team at schooladmissions@nelincs.gov.uk or call 01472 326291 (option 4).

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 online form below:

In Year Common Application Form

If you have any queries regarding this process, please email the School Admissions team at schooladmissions@nelincs.gov.uk or call 01472 326291 (option 4).