Time is running out if you haven’t already made your application.
If you have a child who is starting secondary school in September 2025, make sure you apply before applications close on the 31 October 2024.
You can find all you need to know about by visiting the School Admissions page on the Coventry City Council website.
We aim to make sure that you have the best chance of securing a place at the school of your choice.
For last year’s admissions we were only able to offer 81.5% of children their first preference due to the high number of applicants and many schools received more applications than there were places available.
Each secondary school provides detailed information about its curriculum, organisation, pupil behaviour, progress monitoring, examination results and other matters. It is important to have this information available to enable you, with your child, to make an informed decision about
Make sure you allow yourselves plenty of time to go through this, and the catchment area information, for the areas you live.
If you are a Coventry resident but your child is attending a school outside of the city (or a private school), you will still need to complete a Coventry common application form.