Schools in Jersey

How many schools are there in Jersey?

Jersey has 42 open schools: 28 state primary, 11 state secondary or all-through and 3 others.

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools

Are there grammar schools in Jersey?

No. None of the state secondary schools in Jersey selects pupils by ability, so every state secondary here is comprehensive.

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools

Do schools in Jersey have catchment areas?

Most state schools in Jersey have no fixed catchment boundary. When a school is oversubscribed, Jersey Offshore Establishments allocates places on its published criteria - usually looked-after children first, then siblings, then home-to-school distance - so the practical cut-off moves each year. Each school's page here shows an estimate of its catchment radius.

How do I apply for a school place in Jersey?

Apply to Jersey Offshore Establishments through its coordinated admissions process, even for academies and faith schools. In England the closing date is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.