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As the upcoming secondary school offer day approaches, families of Year 6 children in England and Wales are eagerly awaiting to find out the school they will be attending from September 2025. Last year, 83% of applicants in England were able to secure their first choice, but what are the options available to parents who may not be pleased with the outcome on national offer day?
Parents in England and Wales will receive information about school places on the first working day of March for children starting Year 7 in September. If an application was submitted after the deadline in England, it will only be considered after the initial round of offers have been made. In Wales, exceptional circumstances for a late application, such as relocating to the area after the deadline, would be taken into account by the local authority alongside on-time applications. In Northern Ireland, post-primary school places will be communicated on May 10th, while in Scotland, councils have the authority to decide on pupil placements.
The allocation of secondary school places is determined by various criteria set by schools or local authorities, with children in care or those with a history of being in care given the highest priority. Admissions processes may prioritize children from particular religious backgrounds or those who pass an entrance exam. Research conducted by the University of Bristol revealed that the majority of schools in England give preference to siblings of current pupils, with a higher likelihood of admitting local children compared to disadvantaged pupils.
In terms of special education needs and disabilities (Send), children in England with Send may have a specified school outlined in their education, health, and care plan, which guarantees them a place. Similarly, in Wales, if the local authority indicates the most suitable school in the child’s Send statement. Northern Ireland follows a separate application process, and in Scotland, local authorities collaborate with parents and professionals to identify the optimal secondary education option for the child
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