Secondary Year of Entry - September 2026 (Year 7)

How to apply for a place at a secondary school.

Apply for September 2026 - Secondary School

Children in Year 6 due to start Secondary School in September 2026 can apply now.

Further information can also be found in:

2026-27 Secondary Booklet

It is important to apply on time as a number of schools will be full next September.

Open Evenings and Transition Dates

The dates of each schools open evenings and transition days:

Admission in September 2026 - Open Evenings and Transition Dates

Key Dates

National closing date for applications is 31 October 2025
Late applications can be made and will be considered after national offer day.
National Offer Date is 2 March 2026
Decisions will be emailed to the application email account and are also available by logging into your account on the parent portal.

Once an offer is received families will be contacted by Schools directly regarding the admissions arrangements.

You are encouraged to include your catchment area school as one of your preferences even if this is not your first choice.

APPLY NOW FOR YEAR 7 FOR SEPTEMBER 2026

Guidance on Admissions for Overseas Nationals Entering the UK
Before applying for a school place you should check that you have a right of abode or that the conditions of your immigration status otherwise permit you to access a state-funded school.

Faith Schools

You should also be aware that we have two faith schools in Doncaster (Catholic and Church of England) which you are able to apply for. All schools are listed for selection within the application process online.