Apply for a secondary school place: step by step

Deadline: the closing date for secondary school applications was 31 October 2020.

This step-by-step process is for parents of children born between 1 September 2009 and 31 August 2010, applying to start secondary school in September 2021.

There is a different application process if:

your child has already started secondary school
your child should already be attending school

Find secondary schools near you
You can find out more about schools near you using our directory, school websites, or the yearly prospectus.
What you need to complete your application form
The documents and information you will need before you apply.
Apply through eAdmissions
Applications for school places are made through a national service called eAdmissions.
After you apply
Find out more about:
- accepting an offer
- waiting lists
- changing your preferences
- appeals