School Admissions: Secondary Transfer 2026 Guidance
Published
The 2nd March 2026 is National Allocation Day when parents/carers of children throughout England will learn which secondary school place has been offered to their child for September 2026. For children who are starting primary school, their parents/carers will hear about their allocation on 16th April 2026.
The County Council Co-ordinates Year 7 admissions to all maintained schools and academies. The national closing date for secondary school applications was 31st October 2025 and parents/carers in Gloucestershire were given the opportunity to apply for up to five schools.
Please access this document for guidance on the process: Members Secondary School Admission Briefing 2026