Apply to change school during the academic year (in-year transfer)

If you want to move your child and they attend:

• a Buckinghamshire school
• an independent school
• out of county school
• or educated at home

You'll need to submit a scan or photo of a utility bill dated within the last 3 months showing usage.

You must ensure that you have an electronic copy before you start the application.

You will need to apply for the place within 6 weeks of your planned move.

If you're moving into Buckinghamshire, depending on the type of house move, we need the following types of evidence:

Evidence for a property sale includes:

• a solicitor's letter confirming that contracts have been exchanged or
• a copy of one of the following documents showing your new address; current Council Tax bill, driving licence, utility bill (showing usage), or doctor’s registration letter for your child

Evidence for a property rental includes:

• a formal lease agreement, provided through an approved letting agency, confirming that your lease has started and showing that you will be living at the address for at least 6 months (page showing details of new address and last page signed by landlord and tenant) or
• a copy of one of the following documents showing your new address; current Council Tax bill, driving licence, utility bill (showing usage), or doctor's registration letter for your child

Evidence for if a child is permanently moving from one parent or carer to live with another includes:

• written confirmation from both parents of the new arrangements
• a copy of the current Council Tax bill from the parent with whom the child is moving to live, with proof that Child Benefit is being paid to the parent with whom the child is going to be living with, or if Child Benefit is not received, a letter from the child’s GP confirming the address at which the child is registered

Evidence if residing in a refuge (domestic abuse) includes written confirmation from the refuge that you are currently residing there.

If you are moving from abroad your child will need to resident of the UK before you make your application.

You'll need to provide evidence of your move to the UK, such as:

• flight details, copies for you and your child's flight details of their return
• passport, copies for you and your child
• visa, copies for overseas nationals including those from the EU
• address details

If you are moving back from abroad to a property you already own, we need proof that you own the property (e.g. Land Registry document).

If the property is currently being leased, we need a copy of the written notice you have given the tenants that you will be returning.

If you are moving from abroad to live in the UK to a rental property, we need either:

• a formal lease agreement, provided through an approved letting agency, confirming that your lease has started and showing that you will be living at the address for at least 6 months (page showing details of new address and last page signed by landlord and tenant)
• a copy of one of the following documents showing your new address; current Council Tax bill, driving licence, utility bill (showing usage), or doctor's registration letter for your child

From 1 January 2021, overseas nationals (including those from the EU) entering the UK who wish to apply for a state-funded school need to check that they have:

• a right of abode, which means you can live in the UK without immigration restrictions or
• that their visas allow them to access a state-funded school (you may need to apply for a certificate of entitlement)

Irish citizens have the right to live in the UK, but family members who are not Irish or UK citizens may need to apply for a visa.

Children of UK HM forces or other Crown Servants must be treated as meeting the residency criteria for a particular area, even if no house is currently owned in that area once proof of posting has been provided.

Please provide the quarters address, or if it is not yet available, the unit postal address. It would be advisable to attach proof of posting, such as a copy of the Assignment Order, if available.