You can make an application to move school by applying online.

If you apply online, you'll also need to pass the information form below to your child's current or previous school, for them to complete and return to us.

Please ensure we have all the information requested before you submit your application as your application cannot be processed until this form is received.

Evidence required

If you're moving into or within Bournemouth, Christchurch or Poole and you want your application to be based on your new address, you must give us proof of this address.

Type of house move	Evidence
Property sale	Solicitor's letter confirming exchange of contracts on your property sale and purchase.
Property rental	Copy of your new tenancy agreement giving property address and date of duration of tenancy and notice to quit your current property. These must be signed by you and your new landlord. The new tenancy agreement must be signed and dated before the closing date, but can have a start date later than the closing date.
Moving to live with a friend or relative	Letter from your friend or relative confirming the arrangements and the date that you'll be moving to live with them. Proof of their address, such as a recent Council Tax or utility bill. You can only base your application on this address once you're actually living there.
Child moving from one parent or carer to live with another on a long-term basis	Written confirmation from both parents (or from parent or previous carer and new carer) explaining the new arrangements. Proof of the new address, such as a copy of a recent Council Tax or utility bill.
Armed services or crown servants	Posting order or official letter stating the date you're due to move and the unit postal address or quartering area.
Domestic violence refuge	Written confirmation from refuge staff that you're living in the refuge due to domestic violence.

Applying on faith grounds

There are a number of faith schools within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole that require proof of religious commitment to be considered under their faith criteria.

If you are applying for one of the following schools you will need to complete and return a Faith Grounds supplementary information form (SIF):

• Bishop Aldhelm’s CE VA Primary School
• Burton CE Primary School
• Christ the King Catholic Primary School
• Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
• Highcliffe St Mark Primary School
• Lilliput CE Infant School
• Longfleet CE Primary School
• St Edward’s RC CE VA School
• St Joseph’s RC Primary School Christchurch
• St Joseph’s RC Primary School Poole
• St Mark’s CE Primary School
• St Mary’s RC Primary School
• St Peter’s Catholic School
• St Walburga’s Catholic Primary School
• The Bishop of Winchester Academy

You will need to contact the school for the form. For Burton CE Primary School, please contact the school admissions team if you would like a copy of the SIF.

If you are thinking of applying to a faith school in another local authority, please check their website and policy to find out if they require completion of their own SIF.

Applying on pupil premium or service premium grounds

The following schools consider pupil premium and/or service premium and require proof to be considered under their premium criteria:

• Bayside Academy
• Bournemouth School
• Bournemouth School for Girls
• Hamworthy Park Junior School
• Parkstone Grammar School
• Poole Grammar School
• Twin Sails Infant School and Nursery

If you wish to apply for a place on pupil premium or service premium grounds, please check their website and policy to find out more.

Application outcomes

Outcome letters will be emailed to you. You should expect to receive either an offer letter or a refusal letter for each of the schools you applied for within 15 school days of submitting your application.