How to Apply

To apply for a place at The Blue Coat School, please complete the application form below. Our Admissions Office will then be in contact to confirm availability and the next steps.

We recommend applying within the child’s first month of birth for entry at age 3 (into Nursery). The deadline for applying for Nursery 2028 places is Monday 22 September 2025.

The next available entry point is for Year 3 (age 7). For entry to Year 3 in September 2025, please apply as soon as possible as places fill up quickly.

Entry to the School at all other stages is subject to availability and you will be placed on a waiting list until a space becomes available.

Before you apply, please ensure you have read the School’s Admissions Policy and the School’s Terms and Conditions online.

Application Form

    Child's Sex*

    Does your child currently attend a Nursery / School / Childminders?*

    Does the first Parent / Guardian have parental responsibility for the applicant?

    Does a second Parent / Guardian have parental responsibility for the applicant?

    Does this child have a sibling or other family member who is a current or previous pupil of the School?

    The information that you have provided will be recorded on our Admissions Database so that we can keep you informed about joining the school and/or Open Mornings. It will not be shared with any third parties. We will request permission to retain your data on an annual basis but you can withdraw your consent at any time and your data will be deleted.

    


    How will we use the data provided in this form

    This information will be used by the School during the admissions process in order to manage your application. More information about how your data is used, stored and shared can be found in the Admissions Policy and the Privacy Policy.

    If your child is not offered a place, or if you do not accept the offer of a place, we will only retain this information for as long as we need to. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, information is kept for twelve months after the end of the admissions process.