The On-Line Admissions System is available for use
Information on applying for a place at nursery, primary or secondary school, including free nursery places in the private, voluntary and independent sector and information on children's services in Stockport.
- Admissions Policy - Information on determined Admission Arrangements for 2011-12 and 2012-13.
- Normal Admissions Round - Information on applying for new September 2012 intake places in Secondary (Year 7), Primary (Reception) or maintained Nursery schools/classes, see Nursery Admissions below for information about free Nursery places in the private, voluntary and independent sector.
- In year Admissions - Applying for school places at other times of the year in the 2011-12 academic year.
- Information about what children's services in Stockport has to offer
- Applying for new September 2012 intake places in Secondary (Year 7), Primary (Reception) or maintained Nursery schools/classes.
- Preferences Allocated Primary & Secondary Schools
Choose the relevant sector - nursery, primary or secondary - for advice on deciding which school, when and how to apply, and details of the Local Authority's Admissions Policy and Procedures.
Check this table to find out whether it's time to apply for a school place
| For places starting in September 2012 at ... | Children born between... | Should apply by ... |
| Secondary schools (Year 7) | 1st September 2000 - 31st August 2001 | 31st Oct 2011
Extended until 6th Nov 2011 |
| Primary schools (Reception class) | 1st September 2007 - 31st August 2008 | 16th January 2012 |
| Nursery schools | 1st September 2008 - 31st August 2009 | 31st March 2012 |
How to apply for school places at other times of the year
- School Performance, Achievement and Attainment
- The Children's Trust in Stockport
- Free School Meals & Clothing Grants
- Free School Travel Passes
- School Holiday & Term Dates
- By using the 'Additional Information' link below.
For Useful Contact Details please see Page 36 in both the Primary and Secondary Booklets.
Please note that the Schools Adjudicator has made changes which will affect admissions arrangements for September 2012.
A. Children in Public Care
B. Children considered to have highly exceptional medical/social reasons*
C. Children who live in the catchment area* of the school and will have a sibling* at the school at the time of admission
D. Children resident outside the catchment area of the school with a sibling at the school whose 1st child was admitted in September 2008, 2009 & 2010
E. Children who live in the catchment area* of the school
F. Children who live outside the catchment area* of the school and will have a sibling* at the school at the time of admission
G. Any other applicants, in order of straightline distance* measured between home and the school
H. Applications received after the closing date ordered by the criteria detailed at A - F above
Some Church of England Schools may have an additional category based on denomination. Applications meeting this criteria would be considered after those in category E above. There may also be additional supplementary information required by some of these schools.
Please Note - Transitional Arrangements put in place by the Schools Adjudicator Sept 2012
School Catchment Areas
Each community primary and secondary school, Church of England primary and Reddish Vale Technology College has a geographical area around it called a Catchment Area.
Every address in Stockport falls within the catchment area of only 1 Primary and 1 Secondary school. If you wish to be considered for a place at your catchment school you must include it as one of your preferences.
The catchment area website allows parents to view which is the catchment school or Associated Catholic school for their address.
The website also indicates which Catholic Primary & Secondary school associated area you live in. Catholic schools each use different oversubscription criteria, you should consult the school's website which will give you full details of their oversubscription criteria or Policy document.
The Metropolitan Borough of Stockport is also served by Stockport Academy, should you wish to apply for the Academy you will need to include it as one of your preferences on your application.
Important Changes to Catchment Areas.
In September 2012 the following changes to Secondary School catchment areas will take place:
- If you live in the catchment area of Cale Green Primary School the secondary School catchment area will be Bramhall High School.
- If you live in the catchment area of St Matthew's C E Primary School the secondary School catchment area will be The Kingsway School.
These changes are with effect from September 2012. Please ensure if you are applying for a Secondary School place for September 2012 that you take these changes into account when making your preferences for schools.
The website you are about to view is accurate for the Academic Year starting 1st September 2011 - 31st August 2012 @ August 2011. View your school catchment areas.