How to apply
The easiest and quickest way to apply is online at: https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/school-admissions. Applications opened on 10th September 2026. You will need to register on the parent portal using an email address.
You may also download a copy of the composite prospectus from our website: ‘Applying for a Secondary School Place in North Northamptonshire 2027/28’. Please read this carefully before making your application. Alternatively, you can make an application by completing a common application form on paper. You can request a paper application form from the School Admissions Team.
For your application to be complete, some schools require you to complete a supplementary information form (SIF) and some also require your child to sit a common ability test (CAT). There is a list of schools which require a SIF on our website. SIFs should be returned directly to the school. It is important to be aware that some schools give priority to children who sit their common ability test, so the children who do not will have less chance of getting a place.

Closing date for applications
Your application must reach us by 31st October 2026. Failure to get your application in on time will affect your chances of obtaining a place for your child at your preferred schools.

Pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHC Plan)
If your child has an EHC Plan, you must not apply for a school place using the process explained above. Instead, the EHC team will send a letter you seeking details of your school preference.

Further help

You will find additional information about making an application throughout the councils webpages - www.northnorthants.gov.uk/admissions. Alternatively, if you have any queries, please contact school admissions - 

Tel: 0300 126 3000

Email: CoordinatedAdmissions@northnorthants.gov.uk