Secondary school applications

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 2024 to 2025 school year, you must have applied for a secondary school place between Sunday 1 September 2024 and Thursday 31 October 2024. 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.

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 Sunday 1 September 2024 and Thursday 31 October 2024. Applications cannot be changed online. Make sure that you have your details correct before you submit your form. 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.

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Applications after Thursday 31 October 2024 must be made using the Common Application Form (CAF). This can be downloaded from the link below. Completed forms must be returned to the School Admissions Team as soon as possible.

Download the CAF form

If you require a Common Application Form (CAF) posting to your home address, please contact the School Admissions Team at –

Completed forms must be returned to the Admissions Team before Thursday 31 October 2024. If necessary these can be taken into the Wilson Centre and date stamped, or to the pupils current primary school who will send them over to us.

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.

Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan

If your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), there is a separate admissions process. The Local Offer has a lot of useful information, including how to apply for your child's school place.

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.