Two weeks to go for secondary school applications
Parents are being reminded that applications for secondary school admissions close at the end of the month.
Applications for the 2026 Year 7 intake close on 31 October. Applications should be made online where possible. The online application process is quick, simple, safe, secure and ensures the fastest response time.
Parents can express up to six school preferences on the application form including schools outside the Dudley Local Authority. Parents are encouraged to use all the six preferences and must complete an application form in order to ensure a place.
Applications should be made online by midnight on 31 October 2025. Paper submissions must be with the school admission’s team by 5pm on 31 October.
Decision emails will be sent to parents after 2pm on 1 March 2026, decision letters for people who made a paper applications will be sent out by 2nd class post on 1 March 2026. Any appeals will be heard in May/June 2026.
Councillor Wayne Little, cabinet member for children and young people said:
"There are only a couple of weeks left for parents to apply for a secondary school place for their child. The online application process is quick and easy, and allows parents to choose up to six schools. We strongly encourage families to use all six preferences to give their child the best chance of securing a place.
Applying online is the safest and most reliable option. It’s secure, and parents receive an email confirmation as soon as their application is submitted. Plus, they’ll get their decision earlier—email notifications will be sent out on the afternoon of 1 March 2026."
Full details of how to apply and a link to the portal can be found on the Dudley Council website
For those parents who have no internet access, a paper form can be requested by calling Dudley Council Plus on 0300 555 2345. Parents returning a paper form are advised to return the form by recorded delivery to ensure it is definitely received.