Changing schools
We process in-year transfer applications for all state-funded schools in Stockport.
If you live in Stockport or in a different local authority area and want to move your child from their current school to a different school in Stockport during the school year, you’ll need to apply via our online admissions system.
You can use our online admissions system to apply to transfer to a maintained nursery, primary or secondary school from:
- another nursery, primary or secondary school within Stockport
- another nursery, primary or secondary school outside of Stockport
- an independent nursery, primary or secondary school
- a school overseas
- being electively home educated
Application open dates
Autumn term 2026
- 1 September 2026 to 9 October 2026
- 2 November 2026 to 4 December 2026
Spring term 2027
- 4 January 2027 to 29 January 2027
- 22 February 2027 to 5 March 2027
- 12 April 2027 to 14 May 2027
Summer term 2027
- 14 June 2027 to 25 June 2027, to start before the summer holidays
- 21 June 2027 to 2 July 2027, to start secondary school in September 2027
- 28 June 2027 to 9 July 2027, to start primary school in September 2027
Applications are normally processed within 15 school days from the date they are submitted. You'll receive an email which confirms if a place can be offered or not.
If you want to apply to transfer to a school in another council (such as Manchester City Council), you’ll need to contact the council that the school resides in to discuss their process for changing schools during the school year.
If your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan and you live in Stockport, you do not need to apply online. Email us at specialeducation@stockport.gov.uk or call 0161 474 2525.