Secondary school applications
If your child already attends or has attended a secondary school but you want to transfer them to another secondary school, you will need to request a transfer.
If your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan (or statement of special educational need), there is a separate admissions process, find more details on the Local Offer Website.
If your child is in year 6 during the 2023 - 2024 school year, you must apply for a secondary school place between 1 September 2023 and 31 October 2023. If you live in Hull you must apply to us with your preferences of secondary schools for your child, even if the school you want is not in Hull.
If you have moved to the UK and want to apply for a school place for your child, you must check that you have a right of abode, or that the conditions of your immigration status permit you to have access to a state funded school place. It is your responsibility as the parent to check that your children have a right to study at a state funded school.
To make your application use the button below to register for My School Portal. You will be able to apply for a school place between 1 September and 31 October 2023. Applications cannot be amended online so ensure that you have your details correct before you submit your form.
We will accept late applications or late changes to applications after the closing date of 31 October 2023 but they will not be processed until after the applications that were received before the closing date. We recommend that you give 3 preferences of schools.
If your application is late you may not receive confirmation of your allocated school until after 22 March 2024. Late applications made after 31 October 2023 can only be made by completing an application form which should be returned to the School Admissions team.
Sporting Aptitude Tests
Archbishop Sentamu Academy, Sirius Academy West and St Mary’s College allocate up to 10% of their published admission number based on sporting aptitude. If you want your child to take an aptitude test details and further information are available on the school’s website or by contacting the school.
Applications to St Mary's College
If you have selected St Mary's College as one of your preferred schools you are required to complete and return an additional form along with your online submission.
Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan
If your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan there is a separate admissions process, the Local Offer has a lot of useful information, including how to apply for your childs school place.
What happens next
We contact you on 1 March 2024 to let you know which school your child has been allocated.
If you applied online and requested notification by email, a confirmation of your allocated school is sent to your email address on Wednesday 1 March 2024. If you did not request confirmation by email or you did not apply online, you must wait for your allocation letter which is sent by first class post on 1 March 2024. We cannot confirm your child's allocated school over the telephone.
If you applied late or changed your application we write to you after 29 March 2024 to let you know which school your child has been allocated.
Selecting the right secondary school for your child
We have created a guide for parents which contains useful information about the application process including -
- details about secondary schools in Hull
- important dates for you to know
- information on making an application
We recommend that you read the guide before you make your application.
Proof of address
We may ask you for proof of residence at the address you have given. A child’s home address is defined as the address at which the parent or carer and child and ordinarily resident at the time of application.
We are committed to preventing fraudulent applications for school places.
You must -
- only use one address when applying for a school place
- use the address at which the parent or carer and child are ordinarily resident
- be held responsible for proving they are ordinarily resident at the address
- provide additional information if requested before places can be confirmed
- not use short term tenancies or the address of a family member who is providing childcare
We may -
- check addresses against other records we hold, in accordance with our Data Protection Register
- ask for suitable proof of residence, tenancy agreement, or proof of sale and completion (if selling and buying)
- request proof of council tax payment
- invite you to discuss the address details on your application with the fraud investigation team
A school place may be withdrawn, even after the child has started school, if an application is found to be fraudulent or intentionally misleading.
If you move address you must notify us as soon as possible. We may ask you to provide evidence of the house move, for example -
- an exit utility bill for the previous property
- a completion of sale document
- a landlord notice to leave document
- a council tax bill for your new property
- a tenancy agreement for your new property
- evidence of completion of a house purchase
A school place may be withdrawn, even after the child has started school, if an application is found to be fraudulent or intentionally misleading.
How school places are allocated
Each school has a published number of places that are available for allocation.
Where there are -
- places available for all pupils that have applied then all pupils will qualify for a place
- more applications for places than there are places available the oversubscription criteria are used to determine which pupils qualify for one of these places
If your child -
- qualifies for a place at only one of the schools named on the application form your child will be offered a place at the school
- qualifies for a place at more than one of the schools named on your application form your child will be offered a place at the school you ranked highest
- does not qualify for a place at any of the schools named on your application form your child will be offered a place at your nearest school which has a place available
If you live outside of Hull and have applied for a Hull school your home authority will forward your application to us and we will notify them if your child qualifies for a place at a Hull school. Your home authority will then confirm which school place your child should be given based on the order of your preferences.
Access information about secondary school admission arrangements
Change of school preference
Once you have submitted your application online you will not be able to amend it. However, if you need to change your application for any reason please contact the school admissions team for further advice -
01482 300 300
Late applications
If you miss the deadline date of 31 October 2023 you must complete and return an application form to us as soon as possible. You may not receive confirmation of your allocated school until after 29 March 2024.
Late applications made after 31 October 2023 can only be made by completing an application form which should be returned to the school admissions team. We will accept late applications or late changes to applications but they will not be processed until after the applications that were received before the closing date.
If we cannot allocate your preferred school
If we cannot offer a place at any of your preferred schools we will place you on a waiting list for the school until the end of the autumn term and will offer you the right of appeal. You are then allocated a place at the next nearest Hull school that has a suitable vacancy.
Appeals
We offer you the right to appeal if we cannot place you at one of your preferred schools. An appeal form and guidance is sent to you with our letter confirming the outcome of your application.
You must return your appeal form to the admissions team within 20 school days. Some schools are responsible for arranging their own independent appeals. We send completed appeal forms directly to those schools on your behalf.
An independent appeal panel of three volunteers hear the appeal. They consider the -
- school's reason for not offering a place
- your reasons for needing a place at the school
Your appeal must be heard within 40 school days. You receive information at least 10 days before the appeal date about the -
- appeal
- date and time
- location
You are informed of the outcome of the appeal in writing shortly after the appeal is heard.
Information about changes to the Admissions Appeals Regulations during the Covid-19 pandemic can be found on the Government website.
Places in sixth form
If you want a place in a school sixth form or a sixth form college you must contact the school or college direct.
Find our more about post 16 providers
Places for Hull College or University Technical College
If your child is in year nine and wants to transfer to Hull College or a University Technical College in September 2024 you must make your application directly to the preferred college.
School information
Information about each school can be found in the Guide for Parents, on the school website or on the Ofsted Website. Ofsted changed the way in which they inspect and report on schools in September 2019.
