Admissions Online – Help Notes

Step 1 - Registration

If you are new to this online application process, you MUST register by clicking on the Blue Circle on the welcome page, and enter your details.

You will receive an email by return with a password.

If you have previously used this facility and already have a password, move to step 2.

Step 2  - Making the application online

Enter your email address (which must be the same one as you confirmed in the Registration process), and password and click Go.

NB – If you cannot remember your password, click on "Forgotten Password".

(if you are having difficulties at this stage, please email onlineschooladmissions@worcestershire.gov.uk).

Step 3 – Home Page

Click on appropriate box to either make a new application, or to view one previously submitted.

Step 4 – For creating a new application

Some parents may have previously received a letter from the Authority giving out a Unique Identifier Number (UID). If so you may enter this number into the box provided.

If you do not have a letter or number, you may click on the box marked No UID.

Step 5 – Select the Appropriate Year Group

If you have selected the No UID box you will then be asked to confirm which year group you are applying for. Please be careful to ensure that you select the correct Year Group, particularly for all applications into Middle and High Schools, where there are different ages of entry to different schools.

NB - If you had entered the UID number supplied, then you will by-pass this screen.

Step 6 – Entering Child's Details

Please complete as many boxes as you can.

For child's current school type in the school name (or part of it) and click on Search  -  (e.g. for St Mark's Catholic Primary School, type in Mark) – then select correct school.

If you cannot find your child's current school, you can enter it as free-text.

Step 7 – Preference of Schools

If you cannot find your preferred school(s) straight away, try typing in part of the school name and click Search.

(e.g. for St Michael's C.E. High School – type in Mich – and Search)

Then select the school from the options available.

Once a School is selected – select as many of the boxes that may be appropriate to your application.

Enter as free text your reasons (optional but adviseable).

In making your preference of schools, please make sure that you fully understand the Admissions Criteria for your preferred school(s). This is important for parents to be able to gauge a realistic chance of your preferences being met. In particular make sure whether you will need to forward any other documentation (e.g. medical papers or Baptism Certificates, etc).

The Admissions Policy for each Worcestershire School is given on the School Admissions Page of the website. If you cannot find the criteria of the school, it is likely that the School is either a Community or Voluntary Controlled School.

If your preferred school is outside Worcestershire, please contact the relevant Authority to get a copy of the relevant Admissions Criteria.

Make sure that details for siblings are fully completed, if applicable.

Step 8 – To add further Schools, Delete or Change Ranking

To add further schools, click on the box marked Add another preference and repeat Step 7.

You may delete your preferred school, if you change your mind, by clicking on the appropriate box on this screen.

If you wish to change the ranking of your preferred schools click on the drop down lists of the Ranking boxes on the left hand side.

Step 9 – Submit Application

After you have selected all your schools (you are advised to make three preferences) you can submit your application by clicking on the box at the bottom of the page, and then accept the terms/conditions on the next page and submit again.

Step 10 – Confirmation/Copies of application.

You will receive a confirmation email that your online application has been submitted. You are strongly advised to retain this email, as this could be used in the event of any dispute regarding the application being submitted.

You can print a copy of your application by using the Print button.

If you are unable to complete your online application and need further assistance, please ring 01905 822700.