Changing schools in Westmorland and Furness

Things to consider when changing schools

You should consider that:

• infant class size legislation limits class sizes to a maximum of 30 pupils by law in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2, which may cause difficulty in moving children in these year groups
• each school delivers parts of this curriculum at different stages and times during the school year
• any transport implications - find out how to apply for school transport

How to change school

If you would like your child to change schools, there are two ways you can do this, you can either:

• contact your preferred school directly
• apply through us by submitting a SA8 form

Your child should stay at their current school until they have formally been offered a place and a confirmed start date at another school.

Contact your preferred school directly

Schools are able to offer places directly. You can contact your preferred school to find out what you need to do to apply.

Find a school in Westmorland and Furness

Apply through us

You can apply through us by using the SA8 form.

Complete the form giving up to three preferences of schools. We cannot guarantee that you will get your first preference so it is important that you provide other options.

• Form SA8 request for in-year admission to school (PDF, 221.13KB)

If you can't complete the PDF version, you can use the Word version:

• Form SA8 request for in-year admission to school (DOCX, 64.03KB)

After you apply

We will aim to process the application within 10 school days where possible However, the length of time can vary in each individual case,

You will get confirmation in writing whether a place is available. If an offer is made and accepted, arrangements will be made for you child to start school as soon as possible. You will be advised to contact the school to make the necessary arrangements for admission.

Any place offered must be taken up within six school weeks or it may be withdrawn and offered to another applicant.

If you do not get a place at your preferred school

You will be notified in writing and you  will be given the right to appeal.

How to appeal