Choosing a school - catchment areas

To find out what school catchment / designated area you live in see our interactive maps schools view.

To find out how to apply for a admission to a school see our guidance on admissions to primary and secondary schools.

To find out more about an individual school see our schools database and link to their website or take a look at the schools' performance tables to see how they compare. 

School visits

There is no substitute to seeing a school in person and most of our schools have open days or evenings when you can visit. You can also contact the school directly to arrange a visit yourself.

More details

For more general information about your child's education visit the Department for Education and Skills Parents' Centre website.