{"id":8074,"date":"2019-02-27T11:31:48","date_gmt":"2019-02-27T11:31:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/educationandfamilies\/?page_id=8074"},"modified":"2026-04-15T16:10:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T15:10:00","slug":"allocation-day-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/education\/school-admissions\/allocation-day-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Allocation day FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Secondary schools<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-tabs-block\"><ul class=\"accordion\" id=\"block_acf-block-69dfaa4574cae\" data-responsive-accordion-tabs=\"accordion medium-accordion large-accordion\" data-allow-all-closed=\"true\" data-multi-expand=\"true\"><li id=\"item-69dfaa4574cae-0\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">What can I do if I have been refused a place at one of my preferred schools?<\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p>You have the right to appeal for a place at any school you have been refused. Further information on the appeals process can be found by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/education\/school-admissions\/school-admission-appeals\/\">school appeals<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:x:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/IQBZyx4kiUt9TaSlpuswF_HMAeweeiSpomSujcuDfw4GCoU?e=fyTTxE\" rel=\"noopener\">You can also view an allocation breakdown for each secondary school here<\/a>, which details how the oversubscription criteria has been applied to each school and also where the cut off point for admission came.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"item-69dfaa4574cae-1\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">Has my child been placed on a waiting list?<\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p>Yes, all children that have been refused a place have been added to the waiting list for the school. You can find out your child\u2019s position by contacting the Education helpline on <a href=\"tel:03451551019\">0345 155 1019<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that the waiting lists are held in order of oversubscription criteria and not on a first come, first served basis. This means that your child\u2019s position on the waiting list is liable to change and they may move up and down the waiting list.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"item-69dfaa4574cae-2\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">What if I want to change the school that I have been allocated?<\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p>You are able to request places at other schools. You will need to complete a <a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/IQBdisxl1A-BQbicfQi8aXnCAX8Vp02ZYSz6zSDVlUiUSps?e=dPPKsh\" rel=\"noopener\">change of preference form<\/a> to let us know what your new preferences are. There is a second round of allocations on <strong>24 April 2026<\/strong>\u00a0and if you wish to be considered for a place at another school on this date, you must complete the change of preference form and ensure it is returned to the admissions team by <strong>30 March 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Any change of preference received after <strong>30 March 2026<\/strong>\u00a0will be processed in date order.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"item-69dfaa4574cae-3\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">I didn&#8217;t apply for a school place, what can I do?<\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p>You need to complete a <a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/IQDZksvdHuDtQJiZj66FpH0KAethwRM7s1Yits9azPXoGXc?e=Qw14iA\" rel=\"noopener\">common application form<\/a>. Please be advised that you should complete an application form and ensure it has been received in our office by <strong>30 March 2026<\/strong>\u00a0in order to be considered in the second round of allocations on <strong>24<\/strong><strong> April 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that if you don\u2019t apply, we may make an offer of a place, looking at your designated school first, if it has a vacancy, then the nearest school with a vacancy to your home address.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"item-69dfaa4574cae-4\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">What do I do if I no longer require the place that has been allocated?<\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p>You can notify us that you no longer require the place and we can ensure the places are reallocated. If you don\u2019t require the place because you have made alternative arrangements or you are moving away from the area, please notify us by emailing <a href=\"mailto:admissions@devon.gov.uk\">admissions@devon.gov.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"item-69dfaa4574cae-5\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">What has happened in previous allocation rounds?<\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p>These are the allocation breakdowns for each school from previous years:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:x:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/IQCKJFI6rt5lT4BJi1ZW8xQhAZIyI6vJbcpFIMTpug47g34?e=p70VLV\" rel=\"noopener\">2025 secondary allocation breakdown<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:x:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/EePokFPJT1lMrU5NTsgX6ysBjKil41Yo_A4vauiDMxPY-g?e=7iLnjd\" rel=\"noopener\">2024 secondary allocation breakdown<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:x:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/EUGmdBhcdWFCuiGICE-1hgIBMDv2TYmgg21RyZ81TcSTWw?e=A2z0Bp\" rel=\"noopener\">2023 secondary allocation breakdown<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:x:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/EX7riimWHqtOv2HQXgzov0oBWO6rKGiHY_bPabahe4OSwg?e=HsJIMf\" rel=\"noopener\">2022 secondary allocation breakdown<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:x:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/EaB8L_QDskdDnWLc52zXQPkBi7_dC08V-ijMKpzjGF7Lfw?rtime=eTCA-ef12Ug\" rel=\"noopener\">2021 secondary allocation breakdown<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:x:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/EapnDawq8tFAsO28XesWus8BowpiurBfkfiOnic5bXJGKA?e=dqMAP3\" rel=\"noopener\">2020 secondary allocation breakdown<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:x:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/EWKYXQvuDoBJuNg7hViyuIUB0gI2EyK_5Z0AFOukKCWFhg?e=rKnvDM\" rel=\"noopener\">2019 secondary allocation breakdown<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Primary schools<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-tabs-block\"><ul class=\"accordion\" id=\"block_acf-block-69dfaa4574f87\" data-responsive-accordion-tabs=\"accordion medium-accordion large-accordion\" data-allow-all-closed=\"true\" data-multi-expand=\"true\"><li id=\"item-69dfaa4574f87-0\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">What can I do if I have been refused a place at one of my preferred schools?<\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p>You have the right to appeal for a place at any school you have been refused. Further information on the appeals process can be found by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/education\/school-admissions\/school-admission-appeals\/\">school appeals<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can also view an <a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:x:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/IQAZGIaqfE6QR5cX3ROIlHBfARZCcys1O1yNYsjKocw0CGo?e=uU8aHH\" rel=\"noopener\">allocation breakdown<\/a> for each primary school, which details how the oversubscription criteria has been applied to each school and also where the cut off point for admission came.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"item-69dfaa4574f87-1\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">Has my child been placed on a waiting list?<\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p>Yes, all children that have been refused a place have been added to the waiting list for the school. You can find out your child\u2019s position by contacting the Education helpline on <a href=\"tel:03451551019\">0345 155 1019<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that the waiting lists are held in order of oversubscription criteria and not on a first come, first served basis. This means that your child\u2019s position on the waiting list is liable to change and they may move up and down the waiting list.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"item-69dfaa4574f87-2\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">What if I want to change the school that I have been allocated?<\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p>You are able to request places at other schools. You will need to complete a <a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/IQBKZ04jNbgyRaNH4cVzRipHAZR_O6Krr_d4hmoUm0h_VEg?e=Gwc8vW\" rel=\"noopener\">change of preference form<\/a> to let us know what your new preferences are. There is a second round of allocations on <strong>22 May 2026<\/strong>, and if you wish to be considered for a place at another school on this date, you must complete the change of preference form and ensure it is returned to the admissions team by <strong>11 May 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Any change of preference received after <strong>11 May 2026<\/strong>\u00a0will be processed in date order.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"item-69dfaa4574f87-3\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">I didn&#8217;t apply for a school place, what can I do?<\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p>You need to complete a <a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/IQAJ_EwTHZP4TIC4HEk51ODdAajCGE5CIgiWP1A8qhRwHSA?e=KVqT7d\" rel=\"noopener\">common application form (primary school)<\/a>. Please be advised that you should complete an application form and ensure it has been received in our office by <strong>11 May 2026<\/strong>\u00a0in order to be considered in the second round of allocations on <strong>22 May 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that if you don\u2019t apply, we may make an offer of a place, looking at your designated school first, if it has a vacancy, then the nearest school with a vacancy to your home address.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"item-69dfaa4574f87-4\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">What do I do if I no longer require the place that has been allocated?<\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p>You can notify us that you no longer require the place and we can ensure the places are reallocated. If you don\u2019t require the place because you have made alternative arrangements or you are moving away from the area, please notify us by emailing <a href=\"mailto:admissions@devon.gov.uk\">admissions@devon.gov.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"item-69dfaa4574f87-5\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">What has happened in previous allocation rounds?<\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:x:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/EQY0VZrTFCRJu-Qjq6X3omYBXetUQ26enP37kXt8ItCXlw?e=C0Ok64\" rel=\"noopener\">2025 primary allocation breakdown<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:x:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/EanUwQ5KOBpOuXihvAjSrkkBhUvANQbykS_zE7sFlwX2zw?e=vfaGLO\" rel=\"noopener\">2024 primary allocation breakdown<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:x:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/EYSeN965HfpPprVvzjl4-OMBWmvlb9jAKGPqypEXsat5Hw?e=WNjAoK\" rel=\"noopener\">2023 primary allocation breakdown<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:x:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/EWtmS3h_kn9LgesDLzKYAg4Bw15OoSYAMh5GxN2NxaRInA?e=LamKy3\" rel=\"noopener\">2022 primary allocation breakdown<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:x:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/ERPWM3Vvo8NCq3_aidtmMdwBQXbkYQTNg028pc-VkXQoVA?e=GNq4gG\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\" rel=\"noopener\">2021 primary allocation breakdown<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:x:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/EQSJt1L0oh9DggwFAJwc_esBIVU8P52sv0BwmHkgB306nQ?e=DhMBmp\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\" rel=\"noopener\">2020 primary allocation breakdown<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Secondary schools Primary schools<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"parent":65430,"menu_order":11,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-8074","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-05-17 09:07:51","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8074","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8074"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8074\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":74035,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8074\/revisions\/74035"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/65430"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8074"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}