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Choosing a school

A guide to choosing a school

An at-a-glance guide to choosing and applying for a school

Nursery schools

What they offer, when they are open and how they are registered and inspected

Applying for a school place

Applying for school places and find key deadlines

Finding a school to suit your child

Sources of information available to help you when looking for a school

Choosing a post-primary school

A guide to help you choose a post-primary school for your child

Appealing a school place decision

What to do if you don't get the school of your choice

Applying for a school place: admissions criteria

Find out how schools allocate places if they are over-subscribed

Types of school

The range of schools including state, specialist and independent schools