Dear mumsnetters,
Me and the family are moving back to the UK in July after 8 years in Spain (big move!). We will be making a very late application for a primary school place in Bath in August (one month before school starts). I wonder if anyone has any knowledge or experience they can share to let us know what we can expect. I know that we will apply the same way as an on time application (list our 3 schools of choice). Specifically I am interested to know:
- Does anyone know what the percentage likelihood is of gaining a place at one of the 3 primary school choices if our application is late? (For on-time applications in Bath and NE Somerset this year it was 98%)
- If we are not successful in getting a place at one of our 3 primary school choices, the local authority will assign us a school. Is there a maximum distance from your home that this school can be? Or can they place you anywhere in the local authority area?
Any help greatly appreciated!
Barcelonadad