Ofsted inspections from September 2019
Ofsted is changing how it inspects schools and will inspect using a new education inspection framework (EIF) from September 2019.
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 2008 and 31 August 2009, you must apply for a secondary school place for September 2020.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Monday 2 September 2019 | Application period opens at midday |
| Thursday 31 October 2019 | Application period closes for on-time applications |
| Monday 2 March 2020 | 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 2005 and 31 August 2006, you must apply for a studio school place for September 2020.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Monday 2 September 2019 | Application period opens at midday |
| Thursday 31 October 2019 | Application period closes for on-time applications |
| Monday 2 March 2020 | 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 2019 and July 2020
You can apply for your child's transfer to another school – called an in-year application.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Thursday 25 July 2019 | 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 My Account for education and childcare, select 'School admissions' and then 'Apply online'. You can create an account if you don't already have one.