School Transfers

There will be occasions when a pupil wishes to transfer between schools.

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From time to time there may be other reasons for a parent wishing to transfer their child's school. In the first instance, parents should consult with the Head Teacher of the child's present school with a view to resolving any problems. If, after speaking to the Head Teacher, it is still the parents' preference for a change of school, the parent should contact the Children, Families and Learning Department on 01642 201834 or 201831 for advice regarding the submission of a written request for a change of school.

Where a transfer involves admission to a community school, the Local Authority will consider the request on its merits. Priority for admission when considering such requests will be given to pupils who meet the admissions criteria of the school concerned. The criteria are set out in the Primary and Secondary Education in Middlesbrough booklet. The response to a request for a transfer to The Newlands FCJ School, St David's RC Technology College, The King's Academy, Unity City Academy, and Macmillan Academy will be relayed to the parents by the Local Authority, but the school concerned will make the decision.

In the event of parents not being satisfied with the response to their request for a transfer, it will be possible to make an appeal. Please click here for the appeal procedure