Welcome to Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council's Citizen Portal

Free School Meals

School Nursery Pupils – ONLY apply for your child if they are currently attending school nursery FULL days, otherwise apply when they transition into Reception Class.

Foster Carers – Before submitting a claim, please contact the Free School Meals Team on 01642 771106.

School Admissions Team - Application for a school place in Redcar & Cleveland Local Authority

Admission to Secondary School

• The School Admissions Online Application Site for Secondary School places for the Academic School Year 2027-28 is currently OPEN.

• If your child was born between 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016, you need to apply for admission for a place in Secondary School (Year 7, September 2027)

• The Online System to apply for Secondary School Places for September 2027 opened on 5th September 2026 - National closing date is 31st October 2026.

Admission to Primary School

• The School Admissions Online Application Site for Primary School places for the Academic School Year 2027-28 is currently *closed*.`

• If your child was born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023, you need to apply for admission for a place in Primary School (Reception Class, September 2027)

• The Online System to apply for Primary School Places for September 2027 will open on 16th November 2026 - National closing date is 15th January 2027.

Further information on children starting Reception can be found at - link text*

Mid-Year Applications (New to authority or transfer from another RCBC School)

Currently the online application process is unavailable for in-year admissions or mid-year transfer requests. To apply for a mid year admission, more information is available link text or contact the School Admissions Team via email on SchoolsAdmissions@Redcar-Cleveland.gov.uk .