Apply for a primary school transfer - Derby City Council
Our telephone lines will be answered during the followings times:
Week commencing 2 September from 8.30am to 5pm
Week commencing 9 September from 8.30am to 5pm
Week commencing 16 September from 9am to 4pm
Week commencing 23 September onwards from 9.30am to 3.30pm
Telephone 01332 642728/642620
Alternatively, you can email admissions@derby.gov.uk, we will respond to you within 3 working days.
If you live in Derby city and want a place to start now in any primary year group.
How to apply
If your child is starting primary school for the first time in September 2025 or is transferring from infants’ school to juniors’ school in September 2025, you need to apply for a reception or junior place for September 2025.
Independent or private schools
To transfer to a place at an independent or private school, contact the school directly.
Chellaston Infant School
To transfer to a place at Chellaston Infant School please contact the school directly.
Contact Details: Telephone 01332 700298, email: c.frearson@chellastoni.derby.sch.uk
Chellaston Infant School application form to be completed and returned to the school.
Chellaston Junior School
To transfer to a place at Chellaston Junior School, please contact the school directly.
Contact Details: Telephone 01332 701460, email admin@cjs.derby.sch.uk
Chellaston Junior School application form to be completed and returned to the school.
Grampian Primary School
To transfer to a place at Grampian Primary School please contact the school directly.
Contact details: Telephone 01332 765546, email: admin@grampian.anthemtrust.uk.
Grampian Primary School application form to be completed and returned to the school.
Zaytouna Primary School
To transfer to a place at Zaytouna Primary School, please contact the school directly where you will be able to make an application.
Contact details: Telephone 01332 383379, email office@zaytounaprimary.co.uk
Zaytouna Primary School application form to be completed and returned to the school
All other infant, junior or primary school transfer applications
Follow these steps to apply for a school transfer place:
- Find your nearest primary school
- Apply for an infant, junior or primary school place
Or download and complete a paper In-year admission to school application form
It can take up to 15 working days to assess and process your application. You will receive a decision letter when we have completed the request.
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