Secondary school places

Applications to transfer to secondary school in September 2020 are now open. The closing date is 5pm on 31 October 2019.

Applying for a secondary school place

Find out who can apply for a secondary school place in Northamptonshire.

There is a different process for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), you can read about it on our SEND admissions page.

Understand the key dates and deadlines involved in the application process.

Find information to help you research and select your school preferences.

Apply for your preferred schools online, or use alternative methods, and see answers to frequently asked questions.

Applications are now open. The closing date is 5pm on 31 October 2019.

Find important information once school place offers have been made.

Offers for on time applications will be made on Monday 2 March 2020.

If you have submitted a late application, see when you can expect to receive a decision.

If you want to appeal against a decision made on one or more of your preferred schools you can submit one here and find out about the process.