More than half of parents whose children will be starting secondary school next year have now applied for a place for them – and the rest are encouraged to do so as soon as possible.
The deadline for applications for places for students who are due to start Year 7 in 2023 is 31 October 2022, and parents are asked to ensure they submit their application by this date.
Councillor Chris Burden, the City of Wolverhampton Council's Cabinet Member for Education, Skills and Work, said: “If your child is in their final year at primary or junior school, you should now be making your application for a secondary school place for them.
“While making the transfer to secondary school may seem a long way off, the closing date for applications is the end of next month, so time really is of the essence.
“More than half of parents have already completed their applications, but many have not yet started. In addition, a further 350 have begun their applications but haven’t submitted them.
“The process is quick and easy, and ensuring applications are made before the deadline will increase your chances of securing a place at a preferred school.”
To apply for a school place, parents should log on to www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/admissions and complete the short application process. Parents and guardians will be notified of their child’s allocated school place on 1 March 2023.
Applying online has a number of benefits. Applications are made through a secure website and can be viewed and edited online up to the closing date for applications of 31 October 2022. Applicants can also access their child's school allocation online on 1 March 2023, rather than having to wait for the post.