If you haven’t already done so, visit the admissions pages by following the link at the end of this article. The website give you all the information you need in order to apply.

Cllr Byron Quayle, lead member for Education at Dorset Council is urging parents to apply now and says: “If your child is starting school for the first time in September or moving onto junior or middle school you need to make your application for them now if you haven’t already done so.

“It is really important to apply by the deadline as it will give your child the best chance of being offered a place at one of their preferred schools. Unfortunately, any applications we receive after 15 January won’t be considered until the late rounds in spring.”

If you’re not able to apply online, you can download a word document from the admissions pages or contact the School Admissions Team on 01305 221060, or email: admissions@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

To find out more, or apply now visit: Dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/school-admissions