School admissions 2026 to 2027
If you're a parent or carer with a child starting school for the first time, or moving to their next school (junior, middle, secondary or upper school) from September 2026, you can apply from 1 September 2025.
Read our school admissions parents' guide 2026 to 2027 before you submit your application.
School admissions 2025 to 2026
This is for children moving school part way through the school year.
If you're a parent or carer who wants to move a child to a Dorset school midway through the school year, we advise you to read our school admissions parents' guide 2025 to 2026 before you submit your application to a new school.