If your child was born between 1 September 2014 and 31 August 2015 and you live in Cambridgeshire, you’ll need to apply to transfer to secondary school for a place starting in September 2026.
Introduction
Before applying make sure you have read the information on the following pages.
You may need to provide additional information on your application. This could be based on your circumstances, or for particular schools which may need a Supplementary Information Form (SIF).
Information about making your application and additional information you should consider before making an application is contained within the document ‘Next Steps Booklet – Information for parents 2026/2027’ below.
Making your application
If you applied before 31st October 2025, you will be able to log back into your portal on the 02nd of March 2026 to view your Secondary allocation. Applications made 1st November 2025 onwards must be submitted via the late form and be received by 31st March 2026.
Cambridgeshire residents will be sent their allocations via post on the 24th of April 2026.
Applications received from 1 to 31 August 2026 will be considered in date order only and offers sent via email.
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You will be able to print your application after you submit.
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You will receive notification of offer that will be sent out via post on the 24th of April 2026.
Please note: Chesterton Community College and Parkside Community College, in Cambridge, have revised their admissions criteria at the request of the government’s Office of the Schools Adjudicator.
All applications for September 2026 places at these two schools will be allocated against their updated admissions policies.
Please apply online using our Late application form (Only complete if your child is moving into Yr 7 for September 2026)
- You will be able to print your application after you submit.
- You will receive notification of offer that will be sent out via post on the 24 of April 2026.
Find out more
For more information visit our School admissions frequently asked questions.
Contact us
Please use our enquiry form and select school admission form the drop-down menu.
Customer Service Telephone number: 0345 045 1370
