Changing schools

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Transfer Between Schools

You can ask for your child to go to a school other than your local school, this is called a placing request. You can download an application and an information pack from the links below:

placing request information pack (pdf - 24Kb)

placing request application form (pdf - 139Kb)

The placing request application form can be:

• completed electronically
• printed out
• signed by hand
• returned to:
  Renfrewshire Council
  Education and Leisure Services
  Operations Section
  Cotton Street
  Paisley
  PA1 1LE

Appeals

The way we deal with placing requests is governed by legislation. If you make a placing request and are not satisfied that your request was dealt with fairly you can make an appeal, please download information about appeals (pdf - 22Kb).

For information in alternative formats

If you would like copies of any of these documents in large print or braille format, please
email: schools.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk or
phone: 0141 842 5583

For further information

If you would like further information about any aspect of school transfers and placing requests :
email: schoolsupport@renfrewshire.gov.uk
phone: 0141 842 5637 or 5698
or write to:
Renfrewshire Council
Education and Leisure Services
Operations Section
Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1LE