The criteria and application forms

Non-urgent advice: UKFP 2027 guidance

This application forms and guidance on these pages have been updated for the UKFP 2027 Pre-allocation application process.

To be considered for pre-allocation to a foundation school based on personal circumstances, applicants must meet one of the following criterion.

For each of the criterion an application form is provided which should be downloaded and saved on file prior to completion. A list of the supporting evidence that must be provided for each of the criterion is also included.

Parent or Legal Guardian

Criterion 1 application form and guidance

Primary Carer

Criterion 2 application form and guidance

Health Condition or Disability

Criterion 3 application form and guidance

Extraordinary Circumstances

Criterion 4 application form and guidance

Widening Participation

Criterion 5 application form and guidance