In-year Applications

Solihull Council manages in-year admissions applications on behalf of the Trust.  An in-year admission is at any time other than the normal point of intake.

Parents will have the opportunity to express up to three preferences, rank them in order and give a reason for that preference.

An application form is available for parents and comprehensive information is published on the Council’s website: https://www.solihull.gov.uk/Schools-and-learning/School-admissions

Parents will receive an outcome to their application within 102 days of submitting a completed application. An application will be deemed complete when all sections are filled, and associated information is received. If a place can be offered the child is expected to start within 6 school weeks. If a place cannot be offered at a preferred school parents will be given a reason for refusal and offered the right of appeal.

If a place cannot be offered at a preferred school, applications will be prioritised on the waiting list using the over-subscription criteria for the normal intake to that school for the current year: Admissions Policy September 2025-26