You can now apply for a secondary school place for children starting Year 7 in September 2025.
The closing date for applications is 31 October 2024.
Any applications received after this will be treated as a late application.
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.
Apply now for a secondary school place
National Offer Day was March 1 2024 for the September 2024 intake
All children have now been offered a school place.
If you applied online using the Sandwell Parent Portal you can now log on and you will be able to see what school place your child has been offered.
For information on what to do next please read the advice and guidance document.
Late applications
You can only make a late application if your child’s date of birth falls between 1 September 2012 and 31 August 2013.
If you have not already applied for a place for your child to start secondary school in September 2024, you need to complete a late application form.
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
St Michael’s Church of England High School
Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School
Wood Green Academy
School open days and open evenings
Schools hold open days and open evenings to enable parents to visit. For dates and further information please download the school open days and evenings document.
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.