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Services for Adults on the Isle of Wight

School Admissions


Service Description: The School Admissions Service co-ordinates school admissions for the Isle of Wight. The Isle of Wight has 49 community, foundation, church aided and academy schools. There are: 41 primary schools (for pupils aged 4 to 11); 6 secondary schools (for pupils aged 11 to 19); 2 mixed-sex special schools (for pupils aged 4 to 11 and 11 upwards).

Also known as:- Admissions to Schools, Application for School Place, Change of School, Early Years Funding, Education Admission, Primary Schools, School Places, Secondary School Places, Secondary Schools

Your FAQ

Question: I have been refused a place at one or more schools and need to speak to someone about what to do next.

Answer: All the information about why your child was refused a place is included with the letter. This explains about how to appeal against the refusal(s) and how to have your child’s name added to the waiting list(s).


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