Secondary school admissions
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 2014 and 31 August 2015, you must apply for a secondary school place for September 2026.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Monday 1 September 2025 | Application period opens at 9am |
| Friday 31 October 2025 | Application period closes for on-time applications |
| Monday 2 March 2026 | 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 2011 and 31 August 2012, you must apply for a studio school place for September 2026.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Monday 1 September 2025 | Application period opens at 9am |
| Friday 31 October 2025 | Application period closes for on-time applications |
| Monday 2 March 2026 | 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 2025 and July 2026
You can apply for your child's transfer to another school – called an in-year application.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | Application period opens for the school year 2025/26. |
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. We work to process in-year applications within 15 school days.
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