📝 How to Apply for a School Place in Leeds 

If you want your child to go to school in Leeds, here’s what you need to know: 

 What Type of School? There are different ways to apply, depending on: 

🏫 Primary School (for children aged 4 to 11)
🏫 Secondary School (for children aged 11 to 16) 

 📅 When Are You Applying? You can apply: 

  • Before the school year starts (in September) 
  • After the school year has started (called an in-year application) 

 📍 Which School Can You Choose? 

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents can choose which school they want their child to go to. But this does not always mean your child will get a place there. 

👉 In most cases, children go to the school closest to where they live. But sometimes this is not possible, for example: 

  • If the class is full 
  • If the school cannot support your child’s needs 

Where to Apply 

👉 You can learn more and apply online here: School Admissions in Leeds 


Last Updated: 3 June 2025