Welcome to the Parent Portal


The Parent Portal allows applicants to apply for a school place in Cornwall.

You are able to create an account, add your child or children to your account and submit up to three school preferences.

Cornwall Council will then process your application following the procedures explained on the School Admissions Team web pages: www.cornwall.gov.uk/admissions

Children with an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan:
• An application form is not required. Contact the Statutory SEN Service for more information on 01872 324242

Children in care (looked after children):
• The application MUST be completed by the Social Worker. We cannot accept applications from any other person.

Normal Round Admissions

This is the earliest entry point to a school. It is for applicants living in Cornwall.

School place applications for September 2021 entry
  • Starting School (for children born between 1 September 2016 and 31 August 2017)
  • Transfer to Junior School (for children born between 1 September 2013 and 31 August 2014)
  • Transfer to Secondary School (for children born between 1 September 2009 and 31 August 2010)

In-year Admissions

This is joining a school at any time other than the 'Normal Round'. It is for school places in Cornwall.

Please note that you can only apply up to eight school weeks ahead of the place being required (twelve weeks for service families). Applications received outside these timeframes will be withdrawn and you will need to complete a new application form at the appropriate time.

If you are applying for an in-year admission for September 2021 the earliest you can apply is 24 May 2021 (or for service families, 26 April 2021). Please do not apply before this date as we will not be able to process your application.


Using a tablet/smartphone? Access the menu items including the 'Create Account' and 'Login' links using the menu in the top right hand corner.