Apply for high school (primary to high school transfer)

Applying for a high school

Children in year 6 will move from primary to high school (year 7) in September 2026.

You must apply to your local council, no matter where the school is located. The application deadline is 31 October 2025. Late applications will be processed after national offer day.

National offer day for on-time applicants is 2 March 2026. If you apply online, you will get an email in the evening confirming the school that has been offered. 

Before you apply

Read the admissions process and timetable in the 2026 starting high school prospectus available from 1 September 2025

You will need to create an account on the eAdmissions website before applying.

How to apply

Apply online at eAdmissions from 1 September 2025

Offer day guidance

After national offer day, read the high school offer guidance for information on what to do next.

Need help

If you need help or guidance with a school application contact the school admissions service