Parents of Year Six pupils across Derbyshire can now apply for their child's secondary school place for September next year. 

Primary school children who were born between 1 September 2011 and 31 August 2012 have been sent information about how to apply.  

The deadline to submit applications to Derbyshire County Council is midnight on Monday 31 October and places will be confirmed on 1 March 2023. 

DCC’s Cabinet Member for Education, Councillor Alex Dale, said: “While it feels like term has just started, it’s already time for parents with children in Year Six to look ahead to next year and apply for a secondary school place for September 2023. 

“It’s really quick and easy to apply online and we have a dedicated team on hand to help parents with the application process if they need it.  

“We know picking the right school is important so starting the application early and ensuring it’s in before the deadline could help avoid any disappointment. 

“Missing the deadline could mean that children aren’t able to be placed at their preferred school, so I would strongly encourage parents to apply as soon as they can.” 

Parents can apply online at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/admissions and can amend school preference and personal details at any point up until the closing date. Parents who do not have access to the internet can Call Derbyshire on 01629 533190. 

Although parents have a legal right to express preferences, they have no automatic right to a place at any particular school. 

Applications submitted to the council after the deadline will not be considered until places have been allocated to those children whose parents did return their form on time. 

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