Moving or changing to a school in Swindon

Make your application

You must make an in-year application online. There is no other method for making an application.

If a school you are applying for requires a supplementary form or a Baptismal Certificate, you must submit this directly to the school.

Before you make your application you should:


If you are applying because you are moving home

You will need to provide proof of a confirmed address in the form of a signed tenancy agreement, or solicitor’s letter confirming exchange of contracts.

If you don’t have this, we will consider your application using your current address. As soon as you have proof, you should send this to us. If we are unable to offer any of your preferences, we cannot offer an alternative school place unless you have a confirmed Swindon address.

Please note: make sure you read the frequently asked questions before you make your application.

Apply for an in-year school place

You can only apply for schools in Swindon Borough Council's area.

You cannot use this system to apply for in-year transfers to schools in another authority, or for the following schools:

  • St Joseph’s Catholic College
  • Holy Family Catholic Primary School
  • St Catherines Catholic Primary School
  • St Marys Catholic Primary School
  • Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
  • Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
  • Abbey Farm Educate Together

To apply for any of the above schools, please apply directly to the school for a in year transfers. Application forms for the above schools can be found on the schools website.

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