Secondary school places and admissions
Apply for a secondary school place
Applications for secondary school places starting in September 2027 opened on Tuesday, 1 September 2026. The main application period closed at 11.59pm on Saturday, 31 October 2026.
This admission round is for children born between 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016. They should currently be in Year 6 and due to start Year 7 in September 2027.
If you have not applied, you can still make a late application using the online form below.
If you submitted an on-time application and now want to change your school preferences, read our guidance on changing your school preferences before making a change.
We consider late applications after all on-time applications have been considered and allocated. We aim to offer a school place on Monday, 1 March 2027, but this may not always be possible. If we cannot make an offer by then, we will do so as soon as we can.
Before applying, read the secondary school admissions guide 2027 (PDF). It explains how we consider applications.
You can also find school contact details.
Make a secondary school application
Supplementary information
Some schools require additional information with your main application. Check the requirements of each school you apply for.
If a school needs a supplementary information form, complete it and send it directly to the school.