Online Admissions 2009 Intake

Who can apply online?

  • Parents/Carers whose children will be starting in reception year of primary education.
  • Parents/Carers whose children will be starting secondary education.

What information will I need to apply online?

  • Primary applications - you will need to email your child's full legal name, dob and full postal address to  schools.admissions@darlington.gov.uk before a StudentID can be issued. This number is required to log in to the system in order to apply for a place.
  • Secondary applications - you will receive a pack via your childs primary school which includes the StudentID. This number is required to log in to the system in order to apply for a place.

When can I start to apply online?

  • You can apply online from Monday 8th September 2008.

When is the closing date for online applications?

  • Primary applications - Friday 14th November 2008.  ***CURRENTLY CLOSED***
  • Secondary applications - Friday 24th October 2008.  ***CURRENTLY CLOSED***

Create or Edit an online application for a school place for 2009

Applying online provides the following benefits:

  • Keeping you informed. As changes to your application status occur you will be contacted through email or text message.
  • Help and advice guiding you through the process.
  • Quick, safe and secure.
  • We will confirm receipt of your application.
  • You can view and change your application at any time.

If you have any problems please telephone 01325 388812/388027 or email schools.admissions@darlington.gov.uk 

Before applying online it is important that you read the primary or secondary brochure.

Primary Brochure 2008/9 (pdf document) 

Secondary Brochure 2008/9 (pdf document)

2009/10 brochures will be available from September 2008.

Some useful links before making your school choice.

View information relating for schools in the LA

Go to the OFSTED website

Go to the Department for Children, Schools and Families website

DCFS School and College Achievement and Attainment Tables.