Apply for a school place to start now (in year admission) 

There are 4 steps:

1. Create an account

2. Login and apply for a new school place

• You can list up to 4 Hertfordshire schools. 
• You need to apply direct to some schools
• For schools outside Hertfordshire, contact the relevant school or local authority.

3. Attach your proof of address to your application

• We need 2 documents showing your current address. At least one of them needs to be a council tax bill, utility bill, solicitor’s letter showing completion date or a signed tenancy agreement.
• The team will not process your child’s application until you upload these documents to your application. If you can’t attach to the application, you can scan, or take a digital photo of your documents and email them to inyear@hertfordshire.gov.uk

4. Check if the school needs extra information

• Some academies, voluntary aided and foundation schools need you to complete an extra form and return it direct to the school. This is often called a Supplementary Information Form.

We'll let you know if you're successful within 10 working days, after receipt of your completed application (including proof of address and any other documents needed). Please be aware that over the summer break when schools are closed, it may take up to 15 working days to process your application.  

Many schools aren’t staffed during school holidays so the process may take longer during those times.

Please be aware there may be a delay in the summer months (July-September) as schools are closed and application numbers are high.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• It is a parent's responsibility to ensure their child is entitled to a place in a state school before making an application. Please check your via status before making an application at www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa Applications from families not entitled to state education may lead to a change in visa status or deportation.
• Information on how we use your data is available on our website.

       2021/22 Academic Year

• All applications must be supported with proof of your home address. For those families applying to stay on the list for the next academic year, you must provide proof of address if this was previously submitted more than 3 months ago.
• Continuing interest lists for all schools close at the end of each academic year. You must submit a new application for the approaching academic year and children will not be considered for any places until the new application is received.
• You will not be contacted to remind you of this however full information on when to apply for the 2021/22 academic year will be available from 3 May 2021 on our website at www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/inyear