If a school is full in the appropriate year group, parents may ask the Authority to add their child's name to the waiting list. Names can be added to a waiting list at any time. When pupil numbers fall below the admission limit, children will be admitted from the list according to the priority set out in paragraphs (i) to (iv) of the published criteria but without reference to preferences expressed in the initial round of offers. The Authority does not take into account the length of time on the waiting list.

Vacancies often arise at short notice and those on the waiting list should be prepared to take up a place as soon as it occurs. Places will not be held for later consideration. The Authority will maintain waiting lists for Year 7 Pupils only until September (ie. the start of the academic year of admission). Thereafter, normal transfer arrangements will operate.