You will need to request a transfer if your child already attends or has attended a secondary school but you want to transfer them to another.
If your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), there is a separate admissions process. Find more details on the Local Offer Website.
If your child is in year 6 during the 2025 to 2026 school year, you must have applied for a secondary school place between Monday 1 September 2025 and Friday 31 October 2025. If you live in Hull, you apply to us with your preferences of secondary schools for your child. This is 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, check that you have a right to live or work in the UK without any immigration restrictions or that the conditions of your immigration status let you access a state funded school place. It is your responsibility as the parent or carer to check that your children have a right to study at a state funded school.
Selecting the right secondary school for your child
We have created a guide for parents and carers. It 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.
Aptitude Tests
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 are available on the school’s website. You can also find out more by contacting the school.
Making an application
Before you apply make sure that you have you have checked which is your nearest school and have considered home to school transport.
Parents who do not live together should use the address the child lives most of the time. If you move address, you must notify us as soon as possible. Both parents must agree on the application. We cannot become involved in disputes between parents and will not process an application until any dispute is resolved.
If one of your preferred schools is St Mary’s College, you must also complete a Supplementary Information Form. This can be posted to the School Admissions Team or attached to your online application.
My School Portal (opens in new window)
Once you have submitted your application online you will not be able to amend it. If you need to make a change you must contact the School Admissions Team at lsadmissions@hullcc.gov.uk or on 01482 300 300 for further advice and information.
If you require a Common Application Form (CAF) posting to your home address, please contact the School Admissions Team at –
- lsadmissions@hullcc.gov.uk
- 01482 300 300
Applications received after Friday 31 October 2025 will be processed, but not until after those that were received on time.