How to apply to another local authority
One or more of the schools you apply for could be in the area of a neighbouring local authority.
If your home address is in the local authority area of Westmorland and Furness, you should name your preferred schools on form your application in exactly the same way as a Westmorland and Furness Authority school. School Admissions will then work with the relevant local authority regarding your application.
Neighbouring local authorities
If you live near the local authority border you may want to contact a neighbouring local authority for information about its schools.
Cumberland Council
Email: school.admissions@cumberland.gov.uk
Telephone:01228 221582
Lancashire County Council
Telephone: 0300 123 6707
Email: pupilaccessteam.north@lancashire.gov.uk
North Yorkshire County Council
Telephone: 01609 533679
Email: school.admissions@northyorks.gov.uk
Northumberland County Council
Telephone: 0345 6006400
Email: schooladmissions@northumberland.gov.uk
If you give a school in the area of a neighbouring local authority as your first preference and it can be offered, you would not be offered a Westmorland and Furness local authority school.
If none of your preferences can be offered, you will be allocated a place within the Westmorland and Furness local authority.