In-year transfer to Isle of Wight schools
What is the process for in-year transfer to Isle of Wight schools?
Admissions for Community and Voluntary Controlled schools
The local authority manages admissions for all Community and Voluntary Controlled schools.
The following schools are their own admissions authority who co-ordinate and administer their own in-year admissions. These schools are
If you would like to make an
application to transfer in-year to one of these schools, you need to apply directly to
the school.
Which schools that have in-year admissions coordinated by the local authority?
The following schools manage their own admissions, but the local authority co-ordinate their in-year applications.
Some schools also have waiting lists managed by the local authority. If your child is on a waiting list, we can give you updates.
For other schools, contact them directly as explained in your outcome letter.
Primary schools
- Arreton St Georges CE Primary School
- Brighstone CE Primary School
- Freshwater and Yarmouth CE Primary School
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
- Lanesend Primary School
- Newport CE Primary School
- Oakfield CE Primary School
- Queensgate Foundation Primary School
- St Blasius Shanklin CE Primary Academy
- St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy
- St Mary’s Catholic Primary School
- St Saviour’s Catholic Primary School
- St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Secondary schools
- Carisbrooke College - has a waiting list
- Christ the King College – also requires a Supplementary Information Form (SIF)
- Cowes Enterprise College - has a waiting list
- Medina College - has a waiting list
How does the in-year admissions process work?
- Applications are processed in the order they are received
- For Community or Voluntary Controlled schools, the local authority process the application in line with the admissions policy
- For schools listed above where the local authority coordinates admissions, your application is sent securely to the school. The school must reply within 5 school days
- The local authority aims to send you a written outcome within 10 school days (maximum 15 days), as required by the School Admissions Code
Important: If a school is their own admission authority, and you apply just before or during a school holiday, that school may not respond until they reopen.
How do I apply for an in-year school place?
You can apply online, using this apply button.
What else do I need to know?
- The Isle of Wight does not have catchment or priority area schools. Apply to the school nearest your home.
- Find your nearest school using the Schools Map
- Read the Home to School Transport Policy before applying, especially if you choose a school that is not the closest to your home.
- If your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), email: EHCP.General@iow.gov.uk. The SEND Team will help you update the school named in the plan.
- If you are moving to the Island, apply once you have confirmation of your new address. Use your Island address when submitting your application. We cannot process your application without without confirmation of your Island address.