Moving to Oxfordshire: a guide to school applications
What you need to know if you are moving to Oxfordshire with school-aged children.
How to apply for a school place
You can apply for a school place online.
- Infant school or Reception in September.
- Secondary school for Year 7 in September.
- Junior school for Year 3 in September.
In-year transfers
Apply for an in-year transfer for children:
- going into any other year group
- changing school after the start of the September term.
University technical collages (UTC) and studio schools
How to apply for a Year 10 transfer at a more science-focused and vocational curriculum school.
When to apply for an in-year transfer
Moving during the academic year
The academic year runs from September to the following August.
If you are moving during the academic year and your child needs to start school, apply for an in-year transfer form (opens a new window).
We accept in-year school transfer applications a maximum of one term before the requested start date, based on six terms per academic year.
Apply for any year group (except Reception or Year 7) before the start of the September term
Submit an in-year transfer request from the beginning of June.
Apply for a September start in Reception or Year 7
Apply for a school place using the standard application process.