Was your child born between 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016?
Will they have reached the age of 11 by August 31st, 2027?

If so, your child will have the opportunity to start in Year 7 at a Secondary school in September 2027.

Applications for this main round will open on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

You will be unable to apply before this date.

A link to the application form will be available from the date above.

When applying for Year 7 in September 2027 please be aware of the following:

• You need to apply by the closing date to be considered as an on-time application.
• Any applications received after the closing date will be considered as ‘late’ applications; this includes any amendments to on-time applications received after this point.
• Late applications that are received up to the end of the allocation period will be considered together after all on-time applications.  If we receive more applications than a school has places available, applications will be ranked using the published oversubscription criteria.  We will give places to on-time applications first, and then to late applications if there are remaining places available.  
• This means that an on-time application for a student living a considerable distance from a particular school may be successful, whereas a late application for a student living very close to the school may not be. It is very important that you submit your application on time to avoid disappointment.
• Any applications received after the allocation period cannot be processed until after Secondary Offer Day. 

The timetable for admissions to Secondary School is as below:

If you have a question, you can find our Frequently Asked Questions here.