Admissions timetable
The timetable for applying for a secondary school place is as follows.
Transfer to secondary school – year 7
If your child was born between 1 September 2006 and 31 August 2007, you must apply for a secondary school place for September 2018.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Friday 1 September 2017 | Application period opens at midday |
| Tuesday 31 October 2017 | Application period closes for on-time applications |
| Thursday 1 March 2018 | Notification of offers are available from 12:30am |
Applications received after the closing date are treated as late applications. This means there will be far less chance of your child being offered a place at the school you want.
Transfer to studio school – year 10
If your child was born between 1 September 2003 and 31 August 2004, you must apply for a studio school place for September 2018.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Friday 1 September 2017 | Application period opens at midday |
| Tuesday 31 October 2017 | Application period closes for on-time applications |
| Thursday 1 March 2017 | Notification of offers are available from 12:30am |
Applications received after the closing date are treated as late applications. This means there will be far less chance of your child being offered a place at the school you want.
Transfer to another school between September 2017 and July 2018
You can apply for your child's transfer to another school – called an in-year application.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 1 August 2017 | Application period opens for the school year. |
You should complete your application in good time to have the best chance of getting a place at a school you would like your child to attend.
Apply online
Simply login to our My Account services, select 'Education and childcare', 'School admissions' and then 'Apply online'. You can create an account if you don't already have one.