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North West Cambridge places and new secondary school

Information following 2026 community meetings 

Following the consultation event with parents on 26 February 2026, please find a range of useful online resources below.

Secondary school applications

September 2027 update 

Letter to Year 5 parents for Year 7 Sep 2027

Timeline for September 2027 Year 7 Entry:

11 September 2026: Admissions application window opens

31 October 2026: Closing date for submission of on time applications for Year 7

September 2027 places (applications received up to this date will receive a response on National Offer Day. Applications can still be made between 1 November 2026 and 31 March 2027 but will not be considered until the middle of April 2027, then applications are processed in date order.)

1 March 2027: Secondary national offer day

September 2027: Children start Year 7

Have your say

If you have any comments or questions relating to this information please email placeplanningreferrals0-19@cambridgeshire.gov.uk.

We will update this webpage frequently, so please check back on a regular basis for information.

New secondary school information from the consultation and sponsor selection process for Darwin Green Secondary School