Time Running Out to Apply for Primary School Places

Parents in South Tyneside who are yet to apply for primary school place are reminded that the deadline to submit their application is closing in.

The deadline for applications to primary, infant and junior schools is 4.30pm on Monday 16 January.

The easiest way to apply for a school place is online by visiting www.southtyneside.gov.uk/schooladmissions

Councillor Adam Ellison, Lead Member for Children, Young People and Families, said: "I hope everybody enjoyed a break over the festive period.

"It can be easy to forget things in the run up to Christmas as we're all busy, but with the deadline looming for applications for Primary School places, now is the time to complete those applications if you have not already done so.

"It's very important to apply before the deadline as failure to do so could mean you jeopardise the chances of your child getting into their preferred school."

To speak to someone about school admissions, call (0191) 424 7706or email school.admissions@southtyneside.gov.uk