Secondary school admission 2026 (main round to year 7, all other applications are called 'in-year')
The application window for on time applications is between 1 September 2025 and 31 October 2025 and parents can apply via our online form. The Secondary Admissions Booklet 2026, which is our composite prospectus can be found on this page. The booklet provides the full details on the process and the schools admission arrangements.The remaining open events are listed on our secondary school open days page.
National Offer Day, when all that have applied receive the outcome for their application is 2 March 2026.
Applying for a secondary school during the school year (8 to 11)
A parent can apply for a place for their child at any school, at any time. Applications for a secondary school place outside the normal round of admission are referred to as 'In-year Admissions'. Further details are provided on our in-year admission page.
- secondary admissions booklet 2026
- secondary admission booklet 2025
- secondary admission booklet 2024
- erratum - secondary admissions booklet 2024
- Guidance for parents/carers for children with SEN
- parents guide to applying online for school admissions to Year R, Year 3, Year 7
- catchment areas
- online application form
- schools in the city
- are you aged 16 and over?