Parents of children who are to start secondary school next year have just over a month left to apply for a place before the deadline on Monday 31st October 2016.
Leicestershire County Council is encouraging parents and carers to submit their form on time to ensure their child does not miss out on a place in 2017. Moving to secondary school is not an automatic process, and parents need to ensure they have applied for a place before the closing date.
Last year, 95.5% of Leicestershire pupils attained their first preference for secondary school, compared to 94.2% in the previous year.
Cllr Ivan Ould, Leicestershire County Council cabinet member for children and families, said:
We want as many children as possible to go to their first place of school, and the council has worked really hard to help achieve this. By completing the admissions form on time, parents can help ensure that this can continue.
Person:Cllr Ivan Ould
The transfer process is the same for all secondary schools, whether they are community, voluntary controlled, voluntary aided, academy, trust, faith, free or studio schools.
Parents can apply online or call 0116 305 6684 for general enquiries about the admissions process.