Welcome to the Parent Portal


Primary School Place Offers: The results of your application will be available in your account on 16 April 2021. Further details will be sent via e-mail by the end of the day on the 16th.

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

Please note that if your child has a current Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan an application form is not required. Contact the Statutory SEN Service for more information on 01872 324242.

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)
Please note that if you want to apply for a place at one of the new schools in Cornwall opening in September 2021 (Launceston Primary School and Newquay Primary Academy) you will need to complete a separate application form as well as an application through Parent Portal for schools that are already open. Go to the website for more information: www.cornwall.gov.uk/admissions

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 Applications received outside these timeframes will be withdrawn and you will need to complete a new application form at the appropriate time.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.