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If you have previously had an online account and cannot log in, this account data may have since been removed, and you should continue as a new user. Please note for existing users your user name is your email address and not your name.

Applications for pupils to start reception in primary school or Year 3 in a junior school or Year 7 in secondary school from September 2021 can be made from 12th September 2020

The deadline for applications to start Year 7 in secondary school is 31 October 2020. The deadline for applications to start reception in primary school or Year 3 in a junior school is 15 January 2021. Applications can still be made after the deadlines, however voluntary aided or academy schools, or schools out of the City of York area may process late applications after all 'on time' applications.

School admissions and free school meal/pupil premium applications can be made on this portal for New or Existing users. If it is some time since you created your account, you may have to create a new account to use this portal.

How to apply - if you do not currently have an account, click New User to create an account with your email address. Then after adding your children to your account, apply for any of the available services listed above. If you already have an account with us, please Sign In. When navigating the pages, please don't use your brower's back button as your content may not be saved.

Before making a school admissions application - you should consider the information that is recommended all applicants read in the Guide for Parents, and consult the maps in the Guide to School Catchment Areas. Only persons resident in York and with parental responsibility for a child may apply for a school for that child via this portal. Please note that once you have submitted your application and we have downloaded it, you will not be able to make further changes.

The data you provide via this service will be used in accordance with our privacy notice.

If you have any problems whilst using this portal please contact us.