Apply for a Year 7 place at a secondary school
This page is for children starting Year 7 in secondary school in September 2026.
If you need an immediate secondary school place for the current academic year, please complete an in year admission application.
Timetable for applying for a Year 7 secondary place in September
This is the timetable for applying which shows the important dates you need to know about.
| Monday 1 September 2025 | The online admissions system opens for secondary school places starting Year 7 in September 2026 |
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| Friday 31 October 2025 | Closing date for applications Ensure your Year 7 application for a secondary school is submitted on or before this date. Otherwise, you will need to apply for a late application. |
| Wednesday 21 January 2026 | Last date for any changes to the address in your application. |
| Monday 2 March 2026 | Secondary national offer day |
| Thursday 19 March 2026 | Closing date for Bulk Round two applications |
| Friday 20 March 2026 | Bulk Round two offers are sent |
| Monday 31 August 2026 | Final closing date for any late applications received after Bulk Round two |