How to apply for secondary schools
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School Admissions office closedThe School Admissions office will be closed Monday 17 August to Friday 21 August 2026.
You can still make and submit applications - the team will process them on their return.
Children born between 1 September 2014 and 31 August 2015 need to apply for places to start secondary school in September 2025.
- Apply online for a secondary school place by 11.59pm on 31 October 2025
- Read our step-by-step guide to applying online
When you start your application, the system will identify your home local authority from your postcode and your application will be sent electronically to your council when you submit. Make sure your home address and postcode are correct, especially if you have made an online application for your children before.
- Making an early or later application
- How the preference system works
- Residents living in new developments
- Applications from overseas
Applying to start secondary school in 2026-27
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