Year 7 - secondary school applications
Apply to transfer to Year 7 at secondary school for September 2025.
Make an application to secondary school
Applications can be submitted from 12 September 2024.
The deadline for receipt of completed applications is 31 October 2024.
National offer day is 3 March 2025.
Applications received after 31 October will be processed later in the year and have a lower chance of success.
If you cannot apply online, an application form is available to download, print and post to us (pdf format, 70KB).
Apply online
To apply online, you will need:
- an internet-enabled device (e.g. laptop, desktop computer, tablet or mobile phone).
- an email address that you can access so that you can receive email updates from the Portal, including the 8-digit secure code to complete login.
- to have read our page about online school applications before you start or if you have any problems
- the names of the schools you are requesting for your child (in preference order) – we strongly recommend that you use all four preferences.
If you are unable to apply online
You can request an paper application form from a school or the School Admissions Team or download a common application form (pdf format, 70KB), print it out and post it to us.
Important things to remember when applying for a secondary school place
- It is the responsibility of parents/carers to apply for a school place.
- Apply on time. The deadline for applications or preference changes is 31 October 2024.
- You can list four different schools in order of preference. We strongly advise you to use all four preferences.
- If your application is late, it will be processed later in the year, and you are far less likely to get a place at one of your preferred schools.
- Think about how your child will travel to school.