If your child is starting school or transferring to a different phase of education in September 2026 you need to apply for a place.
Middle, High and Secondary Schools
If your child is due to start school for the first time or if they are transferring from First to Middle, Middle to High or from Primary to Secondary School in September 2025, you will have to apply for a school place either online or on a paper form.
The Online Admissions portal will be open as follows:
for Middle, Secondary and High (Secondary Admissions):
from 12 September 2025 until 31 October 2025
(Closing date for applications is 31 October 2025).
If you miss the deadline and still want to submit an application form, you will find further information on how to do this on the Admissions website.
If you apply online the portal will reopen on Offers Day and using your login details, you can view the outcome of your application.
Copies of the Admissions Handbook and application forms are available from
School Admissions
County Hall
Morpeth
NE612EF
Tel. No. 01670 624889
Do not hesitate to contact one of our friendly team who are always happy to help.
If you would like your child to attend Corbridge Middle School, an admission form (or online admission form) must be completed and submitted to School Admissions at Northumberland County Council. You can access more information about Northumberland School Admissions by accessing their webpages at https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/education-skills/schools/school-admissions-places-appeals/year-5-middle-year-7-secondary-year-9
The information on the Northumberland Admissions pages are intended to guide you through the application process. Everything you need to know about applying for a place at Corbridge Middle School can be found on this website. If you have any questions or need help with your child’s application for a school place you can contact the School Office for advice or you can contact the Northumberland County Council’s Admissions Team at: schooladmissions@northumberland.gov.uk
Address: School Admissions, School and Early Years Commissioning Team,
Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth NE61 2EF
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for my child’s school place?
From 12 September (Middle, High, Secondary) and 1st November (Reception) onwards you can apply for your child’s school place online at www.northumberland.gov.uk If you have any difficulties in applying please note that the Citizen Portal only works with Windows Explorer Version 10 and above, or Chrome, or Firefox or on mobile devices. If you are having difficulties please make sure your device has the most up to date version If you do not have access to a computer you can complete a paper application which is available on the School Admissions website.
How important is it for me to ensure my application is received by the deadline?
Very important. If you don’t make an on-time application, there is a risk that all available places in your preferred school will be taken and your child will be offered a place at an alternative school. You must tell us why your application is late. We will consider your reasons and if they are exceptional we may consider your application along with those received on time.
Do I have a right to a place at the school of my choice for my child?
No. Parents do not have an absolute right to choose the school they want for their child. Parents have a right to state a preference for a school and the Local Authority and other admission authorities have a duty to comply with that preference.
How can I assess the likelihood of securing a place for my child?
From the school’s admission policy – available in the ‘School Admissions Handbook’ you will be able to work out how high up the list of admission criteria your child will be. You can find information about the number of children the school can admit in September, as well as the number of children admitted within each admission category last year. However, you must treat the information about previous years with some caution because circumstances can change from year to year. For example, if a new housing development opens in the catchment area of a small First or Primary School, it may affect the number of catchment and out of catchment applicants the school can admit.
Will my child be guaranteed a place in the catchment area school?
The Local Authority or admission authority cannot guarantee places in any school. If you apply to your catchment school the chances are usually high that you will be offered a place, but this cannot be guaranteed. Changes in the pattern of parents’ preferences and changes in local population may mean that some schools will be oversubscribed from within their catchment area.
How do I find out the catchment area school for my address?
By logging onto northumberland.gov.uk/Education/Schools/Admissions
Please note that your child’s permanent address determines your catchment school and it is this address which must be used on the application form.
Will my child be guaranteed a place in a school that their older sibling already attends?
The Local Authority or admission authority cannot guarantee places in any school, especially if you want your children attend a school that is not your catchment school.
My child lives at different addresses during the week. Which address do I use when applying?
When considering your application the admission authority will use the parental home residence of the Parent/Carer who receives the child benefit or child tax credit. If the address on your application form is not your child’s normal address, you must provide a child arrangement order issued by a court if you wish that address to be considered. Admission authorities will not accept any other arrangements e.g. where parents delegate parental responsibility to a grandparent or other family member unless you have court documentation that supports their living arrangements.
What if I move house after the deadline?
If you move into a particular schools catchment area and do not notify us by 9 January for Middle and High School applications and 1 March for First and Primary applications, your new address will not be considered before the ‘offer day’. If you move or send evidence after 9 January and 1 March it will not be possible to process your child’s application using your new address because the allocation process will have already started. However, please let us know because we can send your allocation letter with the offer of a school place to your new address.