Apply for a school place In year (move into area or transfer schools other than at start of reception or year 7)

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Apply for a school place In year (move into area or transfer schools other than at start of reception or year 7)

How to apply for a school place if you are moving to Torbay or from one area to another within the Bay during the school year.

School admissions

We have had to change the way that some of our services operate to meet the guidelines set out by the government in response to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Due to Coronavirus restrictions, we are currently unable to process paper forms posted to our offices. Please download any application you need to make, complete electronically and send to us by email: pupil.services@torbay.gov.uk. If you find it difficult to contact us by phone, please email us with your queries and we will do our best to give you a prompt reply.

Before you apply for a place at a school during the school year you should read the TIPS 4 booklet.

TIPS 4 Booklet
In year school admissions booklet for primary and secondary schools.

In Year Admissions Scheme
The process for applicants who want their child to move school outside of the normal times (i.e. reception and the end of year 6) for 2021.

Download the in year primary and secondary school application (Form A)

Download the in year primary and secondary school application (Form B)

Summaries of the school admission criteria for each school can be found in the primary and secondary supplements.

Primary supplement
Primary School admission criteria for 2020-21, entry to Reception and years 1-6

Secondary supplement
Secondary School admission criteria for 2020-21, entry to years 7-11.

Full policies can be found on our school admission arrangements page or on the schools website.

Sixth form supplement
Secondary School admission criteria for 2020-21 entry to years 12 to 13.

Applications up to year 11

The following schools deal with in year applications directly.

If you would like a place at one of these schools you should complete the application form (Form A) and email it or post it directly to the school concerned.

For St Cuthbert Mayne Comprehensive School you may also wish to complete a supplementary form.

For the schools listed below you should complete application form (Form B) and email it to pupil.services@torbay.gov.uk.

For the schools marked with an asterisk* you will also need to complete a supplementary form.

Primary Schools

All Saints, Babbacombe C of E Primary School*
Brixham C of E Primary School
Cockington Primary School
Collaton St Mary C of E Primary School*
Curledge Street Academy
Eden Park Academy
Furzeham Primary School
Galmpton C of E Primary School*
Hayes School
Homelands Primary School
Kings Ash Academy
Oldway Primary School
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School*
Preston Primary School
Priory RC Primary School*
Roselands Primary School
Sacred Heart RC Primary School*
Sherwell Valley Primary School
Shiphay Learning Academy
St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School*
St Margaret’s Academy
St Marychurch C of E Primary School*
Torre C of E Primary School*
Upton St James Primary School
Watcombe Primary School
White Rock Primary School

Secondary Schools

Brixham College
Paignton Academy
Torquay Academy
The Spires College

Moving out of Torbay

If you are moving out of Torbay to another area, you should contact the local authority in the area you are moving to. They will tell you how to apply for a school place in their area.