Deletion (removal) from admissions register (roll)
Guidance for schools and other professionals working with school-age children
All schools, academies, independent schools and alternative providers must comply with the School Attendance (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations 2024 if they want to delete a child’s name from their admissions register, also known as removing a child from roll.
Download the Education Regulations.
Schools must also inform the local authority of all deletions from roll except where the pupil has completed the final year of education normally provided by that school (for example, years 6 or 11). This must be no later than the time at which the pupil’s name is deleted from the register. In Birmingham, schools should use the pupil movement form on the school’s portal to notify us of a deletion. Contact School Admissions for more details.
Schools should be aware that deleting a child’s name from the admissions register outside of the regulations is an offence in law. It can also be seen as ‘off rolling’ by Ofsted, leading to a negative inspection outcome.
Deletion from roll - myth buster!
Many myths surround roll removal, some of which could lead to serious consequences for the school, parents, and the child. Our myth buster helps schools avoid unlawful deletion, keep children safe, and ensure they receive their entitlement to a full-time education.
Download the deletion from roll myth buster.
Concerns about a possible unlawful deletion from roll
If you are concerned that a child has been removed from roll outside of the regulations, email the Education Legal Intervention Team at attendance@birmingham.gov.uk.
You must include:
- your name and contact details
- the parent’s and child's name, address, and contact details
- the name of the school
- full details of the circumstances of the deletion (as you understand them)
Page last updated: 17 July 2026
