SCAF (Secondary Common Application Form)
The form submitted by parents to apply for Year 7 school places after the 11+ result is known.
Definition
The Secondary Common Application Form (SCAF) is the official form that parents in Buckinghamshire use to apply for Year 7 secondary school places. It is submitted after 11+ results are received in October of Year 6. On the SCAF, parents can list up to three grammar school preferences (for qualifying children) alongside comprehensive school preferences. The deadline for submitting the SCAF is typically in October or November of Year 6. Place offers are then made on National Offer Day in March of Year 7 start year. It is critical not to miss the SCAF deadline — late applications are processed after all on-time applications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I list all 13 grammar schools on the SCAF?
The SCAF allows up to three grammar school preferences. Most families list the schools closest to their home, as distance is the deciding factor at oversubscribed schools. Listing a school that is very far from home is unlikely to result in a place offer unless the family lives unusually far from all grammar schools.
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