School admissions

School catchment area search

Find out what schools are in your area that your child can attend.
Find a school in your area

See a list of schools in your area.

Learn more about Wakefield council's school admissions and how you can apply to a school, find a school, go to school, and search school catchment areas in the local district.

Understand admissions policies

Find out more about understanding admissions policies for the years 2021 to 2023 and admissions policies essentials information.
Apply for a full-time place in Reception

Find out more about applications for school places in the academic year commencing in September 2023 to have a full-time place in Reception.
Apply for a secondary school place

Learn how you can apply for secondary school place for your child online.
Changing schools or new to Wakefield

Find out how to change and transfer schools in Wakefield by contacting school admissions or filling out an online application form.
Appeals

Learn more about appeals, the appeals process, and download the appeal form you need when applying for schools.
Apply to transfer from Year 2 in an infant school to a junior or primary school

Learn about how to apply to transfer from Year 2 in an infant school to a junior or primary school and how to create an online registration profile for applications.
School attendance matters

Learn more about school attendance, holidays, attendance support, children on welfare and how to help a child improve their attendance.
School admission arrangements 2025/2026 – consultation

Everything you need to know about the consultation on admission arrangements for 2025 to 2026.