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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:
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:
Sending your child to school - Information for Parents (pdf-450KB).Warning, some files may take some time to download due to large file sizes. You need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these documents. Download Acrobat Reader here.
The placing request application form can be:
- printed out
- signed by hand
- returned to
Education and Leisure Services
Operations Section
Renfrewshire House
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 placing request appeals (pdf - 60KB)You need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this documents. Download Acrobat Reader.
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
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
Renfrewshire House
Education and Leisure Services
Operations Section
Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1LE
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