This page tells you about how school places are decided for reception classes at primary schools and Year 7 places at secondary schools, and sixth form places at schools with a sixth form.
Each school has a set number of places at the beginning of the school year. If too many people apply for a place, the policies below set out how schools decide who will get a place.
Please read the following polices in conjunction with the information for parents booklets.
Schools' admission rules for Herefordshire local authority maintained schools 2024/25
These rules apply to community schools and voluntary controlled schools in the county.
View admissions arrangements for 2024-2025
Schools' admission rules for Herefordshire local authority maintained schools 2025/26
These rules apply to community schools and voluntary controlled schools in the county.
View admissions arrangements for 2025-2026
Schools' admission rules for Herefordshire local authority maintained schools 2026/27
These rules apply to community schools and voluntary controlled schools in the county.
View admissions arrangements for 2026-2027
Schools with their own admission rules
Some schools use their own admission rules. These are voluntary aided schools, academies and free schools.
View schools with their own admission arrangements