The extra forms some schools need
No form, no rules applied
What this is
Church schools, grammar schools and some others ask for a second form of their own, on top of the council one. It tells them which of their rules you meet. Without it, they judge your child as meeting none of them.
What to do
- Check every school on your list for a supplementary form. It is on the school's own website.
- Check its deadline. It is set by the school and is often earlier than the council's.
- For grammar schools, check whether the test registration has already closed. It is usually a year ahead.
- Send them, and keep proof.
How you know it worked
Every school that needs an extra form has had one, and you can prove it.
Easy to get wrong
- Assuming the council passes your details on. It does not pass on anything the school asked for separately.
- Missing a faith reference deadline, which some churches need weeks to produce.
If that does not work
If you have missed one, ring the school today. Some will still accept it before offers are worked out.
Last updated 7 October 2026. Written against the School Admissions Code 2021. Your council sets its own rules and dates, and its page is always the final word. This is information, not legal advice.