Apply for a secondary school place
Introduction and key dates
If you live in Buckinghamshire, you can apply for your child’s secondary school place between 7 September 2026 and 31 October 2026.
There is a separate application if you want to change school and apply during this academic year.
Buckinghamshire has both upper (all-ability) schools and grammar schools.
If you want your child to attend a grammar school, they must first sit the Secondary Transfer Test and achieve a qualifying score.
Full details about the process of applying for secondary school can be found in our guide to moving up to secondary school.
Key secondary school admission dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 7 September 2026 | Online applications open |
| 9 October 2026 | Secondary Transfer Test results day (if the test was taken by 11 September) |
| 31 October 2026 | Deadline to submit your child’s application |
| 1 March 2027 | National school offer day |