Apply for a secondary school place

Before you apply

You must read the relevant documents and the parent booklet before you apply.

When to apply

Applications for secondary places will open on 4 September 2024 and close on 31 October 2024.

School places are not offered based on how early you apply, so if you submit your application form before the closing date it will be processed as on-time. It doesn't matter if it is submitted on the day the application process opens or the last day before the closing date, it will still be processed.

If you live in Westmorland and Furness and your child is currently in Year 6, they will be due to transfer to a secondary school in September 2025. You must apply to Westmorland and Furness council for a place.

If you live outside of the Westmorland and Furness area

If you live outside Westmorland and Furness, you need to apply through your own Local Authority, even if you want to apply for a place in a Westmorland and Furness school. You must confirm that you have read the booklet and provided accurate information before submitting your application. 

Find out more about applying from outside of Westmorland and Furness

For children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Find out what to do if your child has an educational, health and care (EHC) plan. 

Apply for a secondary school place

Before you apply for a school place, please read through the transfer to secondary school in Westmorland and Furness parent booklet (PDF, 6.4MB).

If you need a printed copy of the booklet, please contact the School Admissions and Appeals Team.

You can apply through the Citizen Portal or by submitting a paper application form. You cannot apply by telephone.

We strongly recommend that you name three different preferences of school that you would be happy for your child to attend because we cannot guarantee that you will get your first preference.

Apply through Citizen Portal
If you can't apply online

You can either email or post us the application form.

Download form SA3 Transfer to secondary school - September 2025 (DOCX, 60KB)

Email the Word version of the form to school.admissions@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk.

Download and print form SA3 Transfer to secondary school - September 2025 (PDF, 212KB)

You can either return it to your child's current school or send it to us using the address at the bottom of the page.

When you will receive an outcome

We will email you the outcome of your application on the 1 March (or the next working day) if you apply online, or post a letter to you on this date if you apply using a paper form.

If you move house after applying for a school place