Is your child due to start secondary school next year?
If they were born between 1st September 2015 and 31st August 2016, you must apply for a secondary school place for September 2027.
With the closing date for applications 31st October 2026, now is the time to visit schools to see which is the best fit for your child.
Going along to an open day or evening is a great way to see the school in action, speak to staff and pupils as well as get a feel for the school and what it has to offer.
Here are the dates of local schools’ upcoming open events. Many of these require booking and have a limited number of spaces so please check on the schools’ website beforehand.
ALEXANDRA PARK SCHOOL
Open Evening
Thursday 24th September
5.30-7.30pm
Open Mornings
Tuesday 29th September
Wednesday 30th September
9.15-10.45am
Find out more and book here
ARCHER ACADEMY
Open Evening
Thursday 17th September
5-8pm
Small group tours for Year 6 students and their parents
Tuesday 22nd September
Wednesday 23rd September
Thursday 24th September
Friday 25th September
Monday 28th September.
9.15am – 10.15am
Find out more and book here
FORTISMERE
Open Evening
Wednesday 30th September
4-6.30pm
Find out more here
HIGHGATE WOOD SCHOOL
Open Evening
Thursday 15th October
5–7pm
Open Mornings
Monday 19th October
Tuesday 20th October
Wednesday 21st October
9.15–10.30am
Find out more and book here
Applications are made online through your local council and are now open.
For more information about the application process and other schools’ open events visit your borough’s website.
