Mainstream Schools - General Information

You may be asked to provide these if not already seen in a previous application.

Originals are not required — clear photos or scans are sufficient.

1. Proof of Age → Child's birth certificate or passport
2. Proof of Faith (Roman Catholic schools only) → Child's baptism certificate
3. Proof of Address (first application or if you've moved) →

• Recent utility bill (within 3 months)
• Qualified acceptance letter
• Completed missives (property purchase)
• Signed and dated rental agreement

Important Note - the "Additional Information" box at the end of the application should be used to include any details a parent/carer thinks are important. Don't wait until after a refusal to provide them.

• Always use your current address on the application.
• Provide a timeline of your move and proof of new address.
• If the distance to the chosen school means the child cannot reasonably attend from the current address, a place cannot be reserved until the child is able to attend.
• School places cannot be reserved for longer than two weeks (excluding holidays).

Multiple Applications Rule

• If more than one application is submitted for the same child,
• Only the most recent application will be considered.
• Earlier applications choices are automatically disregarded once a new application is received.

• If circumstances change after submission (e.g., new address), parents must as soon as possible:
  • Inform the Pupil Placement Team.
  • Inform the school - if the application was made directly to the school.
• Include supporting documents (e.g., rental agreement, utility bill).

• Once a child has been offered a place, the offer is secure.
• It will only be withdrawn if:

• False information was provided, or
• Information was deliberately withheld.