Secondary School Transition
Transitioning to secondary school is a major milestone for your child and your family. At the end of Year 6, our pupils move on to a wide variety of secondary schools across the area. Our goal is to ensure every child feels confident, supported, and prepared for their next big step.
We work closely with all receiving secondary schools throughout Year 6 to ensure a smooth, positive transition for every pupil as they move into Year 7.
| Key Dates for Year 6 Secondary Transition | |
| Year 5 (Summer Term) & Year 6 (September & October) |
Begin researching local secondary schools, attending open evenings and considering your child's options. Talk to other local parents about their children's experience of different secondary schools in the area. If you are considering private schools, research their individual admissions processes. |
| Year 6 (usually 1st September) | Online application system opens via Hertfordshire County Council. |
| Year 6 (usually 31st October) | Finalise your preferences and submit your secondary school application by the national deadline. |
| Year 6 (usually start of March) | Local authorities send out secondary school place allocations to parents and carers via email or letter. The offered school place must be accepted or declined by the deadline date (usually around a week after the offer is made). If parents and carers wish to decline the offered schools, place, they can submit a request for the Continuing Interest list if needed. |
| Year 6 (usually early July) | Hertfordshire Transition Day- all Year 6 pupils visit their allocated secondary school for a taster day before starting in September. |
How to Apply
State secondary schools:
Submit a single online application form via Hertfordshire County Council listing your ranked preferences.
Hertfordshire County Council Secondary School Admissions
Private schools:
Apply to each independent school individually and complete the school's own specific entrance assessments.
Helpful Information
Parent Information-Moving On Leaflet