Secondary Year of Entry - September 2025 (Year 7)
How to apply for a place at a secondary school.
Apply for September 2025 - Secondary School
Children in Year 6 due to start Secondary School in September 2025 can apply now.
Further information can also be found in -
- 2025-26 Secondary School Booklet
- Download (2.49MB - PDF)
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 transition days :
- Admission in September 2025 - Open Evenings and Transition Dates
- Download (112KB - PDF)
Key Dates
- National closing date for applications is 31 October 2024
- Late applications can be made and will be considered after national offer day.
- National Offer Date is 3 March 2025
- 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 SEPTEMBER 2025
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.
- Rossington All Saints Academy
- The McAuley Catholic High School
Please note priority for places at these schools may be given to those who live in a parish rather than a catchment area.
The Additional Information Form should also be completed when applying for a faith school.
- Additional Information Form - C of E-2
- Download (148KB - PDF)
- 2024-25 Additional Information Form - Mcauley Catholic High School
- Download (222KB - PDF)
Other Links
Downloads & Resources
- DfE Admissions Advice For Parents
- Download (124KB - PDF)
- 2024-25 Additional Information Form - Mcauley Catholic High School
- Download (222KB - PDF)
- 2024-25 Secondary School Booklet - Version 2-1
- Download (2.72MB - PDF)
- 2025-26 Additional Information Form - Mcauley Catholic High School
- Download (198KB - PDF)
- Additional Information Form - C of E-2
- Download (148KB - PDF)
- 2025-26 Secondary School Booklet
- Download (2.49MB - PDF)
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