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Starting Secondary School

Starting Secondary School

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The Admissions process for children seeking admission into secondary school for September 2025 is now closed. Late Applications can be made here.

Starting secondary school is one of the most important events in a child’s life. As a parent / carer, you will no doubt have a wide range of questions about this transition.If your child is currently attending year 6 at primary school, you will need to apply for them to transfer to secondary school in September 2026.

The timetable for the admission round is detailed below:

  • Date application available 19th September 2025
  • Closing date for applications 31st October 2025 at 4pm
  • Offer date 2nd March 2026

HOW CAN I APPLY?

Monmouthshire County Council has an Online Application System, which is available for you to use when making your child’s application. Please note that this system is not available to use until 19th September 2025.

The system enables you to view and amend your child’s application up until the closing date of 31st October 2025 at 4pm. Alternatively, you can contact us on the details below to request a paper application form.

Applications must be completed by the person holding parental responsibility for the child concerned.

Please take some time to read the Guidance Notes and the Starting School Booklet 2026/27 to help you with the completion of your application, and understand how school places will be allocated, before submitting your application.

Email: mailto:accesstolearning@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Phone: 01633 644508

Address:

Directorate for Children & Young People
County Hall
Rhadyr
Usk
NP15 9GA