Leicestershire parents and carers with children due to start secondary school next year are reminded to apply for places at their preferred schools by 31 October.
Find out more here to start the process
Last year 96% of Leicestershire parents submitted their application online and we encourage people to use this approach.
“As the closing date draws near, we are reminding parents to apply for the maximum of three different schools, including their catchment school.
Person:Ivan Ould, Leicestershire County Council cabinet member for children and families
"There is no automatic entry for any school, so it is very important for applications to be completed in full and submitted before the closing date.
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