Secondary school in-year admissions

In-year admissions

You should only submit an in-year application if you need a school place as soon as possible.

If you have moved, you can apply to change secondary school during the school year. This is called an 'in-year admission'.

You can also apply if you want your child to go to a different secondary school.

If your child is in Year 10 or Year 11 of secondary school, a move at this stage of their education is discouraged. It is unlikely that any school would be able to match GCSE courses already being followed. A move at this stage should only be considered in exceptional circumstances.

Important information

The Enfield Schools Admission Service receives many applications and processes them as quickly as possible. We aim to respond within 15 school days.

Please note: September is a very busy time of year and we receive a high number of applications.

Submitting an in-year secondary application

You can apply for most schools in Enfield and list up to 6 school preferences.

If places are available, we will offer you the highest preference possible.

Make sure you research schools before applying to help you choose the right preferences for your child, including finding your nearest.

Some schools, like academies, voluntary aided and foundation schools may need extra information. This is often called a 'supplementary information form' and should be sent directly to the school.

Only apply if you need a school place in the next few weeks. Once a place is offered, your child will be expected to start within a couple of weeks.

Apply for an in-year secondary school place online

Part 2 of the application – the in-year secondary student transfer form (PDF, 222.55 KB), must be completed by the child’s current or most recent school. The form will need to be returned with a school stamp or returned directly by the school. Failure to complete an in-year secondary student transfer form will delay consideration of your child’s application. If you are adding The Latymer School as a preference or arriving from abroad, you do not need to fill out a student transfer form.

If you cannot complete the online application because of an address issue, download and complete the application form below:

Download the In-year secondary school application form (PDF, 2427.33 KB), complete it, and send it along with the required documentation (copies of 2 proofs of address, and 1 proof of the child’s date of birth). Missing documents can delay the processing of your application.
Download Part 2 of the application, the In-year secondary student transfer form (PDF, 222.55 KB), must be completed by the child’s current or most recent school. The form will need to be returned with a school stamp or returned directly by the school. Failure to complete an in-year secondary student transfer form will delay consideration of your child’s application. If you are adding The Latymer School as a preference or arriving from abroad, you do not need to fill out a student transfer form.
Send the completed form and supporting documents by email to esas@enfield.gov.uk, or by post to the address on the application form

The in-year secondary application form and guidance are available to download below:

You can search for primary, secondary and special needs schools in Enfield and across England by visiting GOV.UK - School performance tables. Here you can access Ofsted reports, information on school performance and approximate home to school distances. These are only a guide as we use our own specialist systems to measure distances when allocating places in Enfield.

Schools you should apply to directly

There are some schools that parents need to apply to directly, rather than through Enfield Council. These schools are listed below:

Ark John Keats Academy – email info@arkjohnkeatsacademy.org
Heron Hall Academy – email heron@northstartrust.org.uk

School applications for foreign national children and children resident outside England

The government has updated its guidance on the admission of foreign national children and children resident outside England.

Parents must check that their children have a right under their UK entry conditions to study at a school before applying. State funded schools and local authorities do not need to ask for proof of eligibility before offering a place.

Applications for school places can be made through the usual admissions process. You can find information about how to do this on this website.

Families arriving from Ukraine may find it helpful to read this information from the UK Government - How do families arriving from Ukraine apply for a school place and childcare? / Як родинам, що приїжджають з України, подавати заяви на отримання місць у школі та допомоги з оплати послуг з догляду за дитиною?

Once you have submitted your application, we aim to let you know the outcome in writing within 15 school days. If it is not possible to offer a place at a school you have requested, you will be advised of where an offer can be made.

Requesting medical priority

If you want your child's application to be considered under the medical criterion, see our medical priority guidance.

Please note that not all schools have this as part of their admission arrangements.

Free school meals

To check if you are eligible for free school meals, see our school meals page.