Year 7 secondary admissions for September

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.

Key application dates

This timetable shows the key dates you need to apply for a Year 7 secondary school place in September 2026.

Monday 1 September 2025The online admissions system opens for secondary school places starting Year 7 in September 2026
Friday 31 October 2025Closing 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 2026Last date for any changes to the address in your application.
Monday 2 March 2026Secondary national offer day
Thursday 19 March 2026Closing date for Bulk Round two applications
Friday 20 March 2026Bulk Round two offers are sent
Monday 31 August 2026Final closing date for any late applications received after Bulk Round two