Primary school applications

School allocations

Each school has a published number of places that are available for allocation.

Where there are -

  • places available for all pupils that have applied then all pupils will qualify for a place
  • more applications for places than there are places available, the oversubscription criteria are used to determine which pupils qualify for one of these places.

If your child -

  • qualifies for a place at only one of the schools named on the application form, your child will be offered a place at the school
  • qualifies for a place at more than one of the schools named on your application form, your child will be offered a place at the school you ranked highest
  • does not qualify for a place at any of the schools named on your application form, your child will be offered a place at your nearest school which has a place available

If you live outside of Hull and have applied for a Hull school, your home authority will forward your application to us. We will notify them if your child qualifies for a place at a Hull school. Your home authority will then confirm which school place your child should be given. This is based on the order of your preferences.

What happens next

After the closing date on Wednesday 15 January 2025, we process your application. We will contact you by email on Wednesday 16 April 2025 to let you know which school your child has been allocated.

If you do not apply online confirmation of your allocated school will be posted to your home address on Wednesday 16 April 2025. We cannot confirm your child's allocated school over the telephone.

If your application was made after Monday 15 January 2025, you may not receive your offer of a school place until after Friday 9 May 2025.

Nursery school places

If you want to apply to a school or private nursery, you must apply to the nursery direct. Or you can contact the Family Information Service on 01482 318 318 for more information on nursery provision.