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School admissions<\/h1><\/header>

If you live in Devon, you can apply here for a place in a mainstream state primary or secondary school. If your child lives in a different local authority area, including Plymouth City Council or Torbay Council, please contact them for details on the application process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n

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Why you must apply<\/h2><\/header>

All schools have a limited number of places available in each year group. So that you know where your child will attend and the schools themselves know who will be attending, every parent must apply for a place.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Why apply for a school place?<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

When to apply<\/h2><\/header>

Your child must be in full-time education at the beginning of the term following his or her fifth birthday. This would be at a school unless you decide to educate at home, in which case you should contact us on 0345 155 1019<\/a> for further advice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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School admissions topics<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/header>