November 3rd 2022
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Year 7 Admissions
TRANSFER TO SECONDARY SCHOOL
Secondary school applications for September 2027 entry open on the 11th September 2026 and close on the 31st October 2026. If you applied, the Local Authority will offer you a school place on the 1st March 2027 (National Offer Day)
We are proud to offer Musical Aptitude places to Year 7 students joining us each September. Find out more about the application process here.
WHEN CHILDREN TRANSFER TO SECONDARY SCHOOL:
Secondary schools are for 11- to 16-year-olds (school Years 7 to 11). Your child is due to transfer to secondary school when they are in their last year (Year 6) at primary or junior school.
You need to apply for a secondary school place for September 2027 if
- your child currently goes to primary or junior school and
- they were born between 1st September 2015 and 31st August 2016
WHEN YOU GET YOUR SCHOOL OFFER:
If you applied for transfer to secondary school for September 2027, the Local Authority will offer you a school place on the 1st March 2027 (National Offer Day).
- If you applied online, you will be able to see the offer in your admissions account online from 8.30am on the 1st March 2027. The Local Authority will also send you the offer by email.
- If you completed a paper application form, the Local Authority will send your school offer by post. The Local Authority send offer letters by 2nd class post on the 1st March 2027.
The Local Authority will inform the Principal of the school that your child has a place. The school will contact you with further information.
WAITING LISTS:
If your child is not offered a place, their name will be added to a waiting list for the school in case a place becomes available. Waiting lists are maintained for oversubscribed schools until the 31st December 2027.
LATE APPLICATIONS:
If your child is due to transfer to secondary school in September 2027 and you didn’t apply before the 31st October 2026, you can make a late application by completing a paper application form. Request a paper application form by using the Local Authority general enquiry form.
SECONDARY SCHOOL ADMISSION TIMETABLE FOR SEPTEMBER 2027 ENTRY
- Applications open – 11th September 2026
- Applications close – 31st October 2026
- National Offer Day (when you get your school offer) – 1st March 2027
- Appeals closing date - TBC
- Appeal hearings take place – TBC
FURTHER INFORMATION: Norfolk County Council Admissions
For more information, read our admission policy below:
