Surrey's school admission procedures for parents and carers

Below is an outline of how to apply for places in Surrey schools - you can find full details in the Information on school admissions and transfer booklets for primary and secondary education.

If you have any questions or require further information, please call the Contact Centre on 08456 009 009.

1. How to choose a school, and when to apply

• How to apply for a school place
• When to apply for a school place
• Selecting a school for your child
• Search for schools in your area using SMART online
• Applying for a nursery school (pre school) place
• Applying to schools outside Surrey
• Waiting lists

2. Additional forms

• Supplementary application form (if you are applying outside the normal admissions/transfer time)
• Surrey schools that require a supplementary information form (in addition to the LEA preference form)

3. School admissions policies

• Schools Admissions Policy for September 2009
• Co-ordinated admissions scheme for primary and secondary schools in 2008/09
• Admissions of children from overseas

4. Supporting information for school admissions

• Schools adjudicators objections and decisions
• School admission forum
• Types of schools
• School age - definitions
• Class sizes
• Published Admissions Numbers (PAN)
• Extract from School Admission Code
• Admissions and Transport Team - legal duties
• Neighbouring local authorities
• Surrey Schools Admission Allocation 2008/2009 important dates