When you apply for a school place, you must have parental responsibility for the child and submit evidence to show that you and your child live at the address you've stated on your application, even if you have been placed in temporary accommodation.
Proof of address for parent/carer
The address used must be where your child is registered (and living) at the time of application.
Your proof of address must be in the same name and address as those you have provided on your application.
Please provide one of the following proofs of address, providing a copy (not the original documentation) to confirm that you are living at the address that you provided on the application form.
1. Council tax reference number on your application, include your council tax account reference number
If your name is not the registered name on the council tax account, please also name the council tax account holder and their relationship to the child.
If someone else pays your council tax, for example a landlord or parent, please attach to your application a copy of a recent utility bill or other identifying document (dated within the time stated) that shows your name and address.
Please note: The School Placement and Admissions team will access your council tax records when validating your address. If you object to this access, you must state in writing at the time of application.
2. A copy of tenancy agreement arranged through a letting agent/estate agent (private/informal letting agreements are not accepted)
3. A recent letter from the housing department/housing association
A copy of your current:
- driving license
- household Insurance (dated within the last 12 months)
- letter confirming entitlement to Universal credit For example housing, income support, jobseekers (dated within the last three months)
- utility bill (dated within the last three months).
Please note:
- If there is a question about the validity of the address, the school placement and admissions team reserve the right to request further documentation. Failure to provide adequate proof of address may result in the offer for your child being withdrawn.
- If you are unable to provide any of the above as proof of address, contact the school placement and admissions team.
Proof of address for child
In addition to your proof of address documentation, we also require evidence that your child is registered at the same address. Please provide a copy of one of the documents listed below. Do not send original documents, as they will not be returned.
- Child Benefit notice showing child’s details (if applicable/available)
- hospital check up / appointment letters (dated within the last six months)
- GP registration letter (if you do not already have your child’s GP registration letter, there is no need to contact your doctor to request it).
Please note: The decision to validate the applicant's address for the purpose of school admission will be made by the individual admission authorities and may vary from school to school.
If parents live separately and the child spends equal time at both addresses, the application must be made using the address of the parent who receives child benefit, or the address under which the child is registered with their doctor.