How school place applications will be processed for 2025 to 2026

Bristol local authority are responsible for setting the co-ordinated schemes for all primary and secondary schools in the city. The schemes sets the framework for processing applications for school places in the normal admissions round as well as participating schools for in-year applications.

About the coordinated schemes

The co-ordinated schemes include:

  • setting the timetable for applications
  • providing the common application form
  • taking applications
  • allocating places
  • sending out offers of a school place
  • appeal hearings

Coordinated schemes

 Primary and Secondary co-ordinated schemes were updated April 2024 to make it clearer how late applications are processed.