Are you applying to the appropriate local authority?

Please ensure that you are applying to the correct local authority for your child’s admission to primary or secondary school. Our online application system is for Sandwell local authority.

You can find links to neighbouring local authority websites on our useful links page.

If you are applying for a place in a Secondary School and are not resident in Sandwell you should not complete the online application form but should apply to your home local authority (the Council to which you pay Council Tax).

Do you have a valid email address?

As part of the online application process you will need to register a valid email address prior to completing an application form. A password will be sent to your specified email account, you will need this password to allow you to logon to the online system to enable you to apply.

Do you have the required information to apply?

It may be helpful if you have the following details at hand:

• Child’s name
• Child’s date of birth
• Child’s address
• Details of the preferred school(s).

Applying to a Primary School?

Any parent, no matter where their child lives, can apply using our online system for a place in a Sandwell school for their child to start school for the first time in Recption class or for a place in Year 3 at a junior or combined school in September 2009.

Sandwell produces information booklets for Infant or Primary applications (as well as Secondary applications see below) to help parents in the application process. Please ensure you have read the advice in the booklets before making an online application.

• Booklet: Applying for a place in an Infant or Primary School

Please see note below regarding closing date for primary school admissions.

Applying to a Secondary School?

Only parents with children resident in Sandwell Council’s area can use the online system to apply for a place in Year 7 for September 2009 in a secondary school for their child. You can include schools in other councils’ areas as well as foundation and voluntary aided schools and Academies in Sandwell.

Sandwell produces information booklets for Secondary applications as well as infant or primary applications (see below) to help parents complete an application on behalf of their child. Please ensure you have read the advice in the booklets before making an online application.

• Booklet: Applying for a place in a Secondary School

Please see note below regarding closing date for secondary school admissions.

Apply Online

Once you've gathered all the information you need and you're ready to to make an online application just select the link below.

If you have any problems using the online service please feel free to get in touch with the Admissions Team.