Changing schools during the school year

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

Apply for an in-year transfer

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.