If your child is in their last year of primary school, you must apply for a secondary school place in the Local Authority where you live between Monday 1 September 2025 and Friday 31 October 2025.
Before you make an application, we recommend you read the applications guide for parents and carers, as it contains useful information about the application process.
If your child already attends or has attended a secondary school but you want to transfer them to another, you will need to request an in-year school transfer.
There is a separate admissions process for children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Details can be found on the Local Offer Website.
You can use the My School Portal to submit your application.
Before you apply, make sure –
- that you have checked which is your nearest school, and have considered home to school transport
- everyone with parental responsibility agrees with your preferences of school. We cannot become involved in disputes and will not process an application until any dispute is resolved
- if you have moved to the UK, that your children have the right to study at a state funded school
My School Portal (opens in new window)
If you require a Common Application Form (CAF), you can download this form or request a form from the School Admissions Team by –
- email LSadmissions@hullcc.gov.uk
- telephone 01482 300 300
If you need to change your application after it has been submitted please contact the School Admissions Team for advice.
Applications received after Friday 31 October 2025 -
- cannot be made using the online portal
- will still be processed, but only after those that were received on time.
If your child is currently being taught out of year group you must still make your application before Friday 31 October 2025 until an application for delayed entry into secondary school has been agreed.
Aptitude Tests
Liberty Academy, (formerly known as Archbishop Sentamu Academy), Sirius Academy West and St Mary’s College allocate up to 10% of their published admission number based on aptitude.
If you want your child to take an aptitude test, details and further information can be found on the school’s website, or by contacting the school directly.
If one of your preferred schools is St Mary’s College, you must also complete a Supplementary Information Form.
This can be sent to the School Admissions Team by -
- using the address on the form
- sending it to the email address above
- attaching it to your online application