Apply for a secondary school place

The information on this page is about children starting secondary school in September 2025.

Children start secondary school in September 2025, if they were born between 1 September 2013 and 31 August 2014. To apply for a school place you will need to complete an application form. 

Please familiarise yourself with the information on this page, and then apply via the button at the end of this page.

See the guide to secondary schools 2025-26 for information on:

• how to apply for a secondary school place
• school admission arrangements for each school

Applications for an immediate school place

If you need an immediate secondary school place for the current academic year, please complete the in-year application form.

Applications from families arriving from abroad, including the EU

In most cases, children arriving from overseas have the right to attend schools in England. You can find out via your child's visa entry conditions. It is your responsibility to check this before submitting an application. You can find further information about applications for families arriving from abroad on the Gov.uk website. 

Applications for a faith school place

If you are applying to a faith school or academy, you will need to fill in a Supplementary Information Form (SIF). Please complete and return it directly to the school before the closing date. For some schools you will also need to complete a Priest Reference form. For more information see the school admission arrangements page.

Secondary school open days and evenings

For information on the open days and evenings for secondary schools in Harrow, see the secondary school open day schedule for 2025/26.

Important dates

Below are some important dates for secondary school applications.