Dorset Council's Online School Admissions

If you are a non-Dorset resident (including if you live in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole) applying for your child's next school in September (starting school for the first time, moving to Junior, Middle, Secondary or Upper schools) then please apply to your own local authority, where you live.

Before you start please Read the Parent's Guide

If your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan, please do not complete this application form. Contact The SEND Team

To begin your online application, please Sign In or Create Account, at the top of this page.

If you are expecting a Validation or Password Reset email which has not come through, please check your Email Spam folder or Email Trash folder.

If you have any questions, contact The School Admissions Team