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Welcome to Gateshead's Online Parent Portal

School Admissions 

If you live in Gateshead, you can apply online for your child's school place from 8 September 2023. 

Secondary Applications - The portal has now closed for secondary applications.  If you need to apply for a secondary school place for September 2024 and your child's date of birth is between 01 September 2012 and 31 August 2013, please submit a late application form

Primary Applications - To apply for a primary school place, you will need to create an account if you haven’t used the system before. If you are an existing user and have a password, you can sign in to make your application.

Sign in or create account to start your child's primary application. 

Please make sure you apply by 15 January 2024

You must read the primary / secondary school information booklet before you apply.

If you live outside Gateshead, you can not apply using this system.  Please apply via your home local authority.


Check eligibility for free early education & childcare for 2 year olds 

You will need to create an account if you haven’t used the system before. If you are an existing user and have a password, you can log in to check your child's eligibility online.

By submitting an eligibility check you agree that you have read and understood our  privacy policy, and you consent to us contacting you using the details you provide.

If you don’t want us to contact you about your application, phone Gateshead Family Information Service on 0191 433 5118 or email fis@gateshead.gov.uk

The eligibility check is based on economic criteria and you will need your Date of Birth, National Insurance (NI) or NASS  number to complete the check. If you feel you meet the Special Educational Needs or Care and Adoption Criteria, or you are applying from outside Gateshead, please contact the Family Information Service on 0191 433 5118 or email fis@gateshead.gov.uk

Please note applications for 3 and 4 year childcare places can not be made on this system. Please see www.gateshead.gov.uk/freechildcare for more info. To apply for extended childcare, 30 hours free for working parents, please go to www.childcarechoices.gov.uk