Year 7 secondary admissions for September

This page is for children starting Year 7 in secondary school in September 2027.

If you need an immediate secondary school place for the current academic year, please complete an in year admission application.

Key application dates

This timetable shows the key dates you need to apply for a Year 7 secondary school place in September 2027.

Tuesday 1 September 2026The online admissions system opens for secondary school places starting Year 7 in September 2026
Saturday 31 October 2026Closing 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.
Friday 22 January 2027Last date for any changes to the address in your application.
Monday 1 March 2027Secondary national offer day
Thursday 18 March 2027Closing date for Bulk Round two applications
Friday 19 March 2027Bulk Round two offers are sent
Monday 31 August 2027Final closing date for any late applications received after Bulk Round two