You can now apply for a secondary school place for children starting Year 7 in September 2026.
Apply for a secondary school place
The application process closes on 31 October 2025.
You can only apply if your child's date of birth falls between 1 September 2014 and 31 August 2015.
Open days / evenings
Find out about open days and evenings at secondary schools in Sandwell
Late applications
If you have not already applied for a place for your child to start secondary school in September 2025, you need to complete a late application form.
The closing date for on time applications was Thursday 31 October 2024, all applications received now will be treated as late applications.
You can only apply for a place to start secondary school in 2025 if your child's date of birth falls between 1 September 2013 and 31 August 2014.
Statistics and information
Data in relation to annual admission trends over the past three years:
Secondary schools in Sandwell
Additional forms
Some schools have additional forms which are available to download. To see if this applies to the schools you are applying for please refer to the parent guide.
Medical declaration form
George Salter Academy
Shireland Collegiate Academy
Shireland CBSO Academy
Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School
Windsor Olympus Academy
Wood Green Academy
Need more information?
Our frequently asked question for parents of children due to start school in September should help you find the answer you need.