If your child was born between 1 September 2009 and 31 August 2010, you can apply in September 2020 for them a place at secondary school for the academic year starting September 2021.

Before applying for your child a place at secondary school, please read the information in our booklet: Admission to School - Academic Year 2021 - 2022 - Advice to Parents.

Applying for a place before 30 November 2020

For your child to start secondary school in September 2021, you need to apply for a place before the deadline of 30 November 2020. You must;

• Apply online to transfer your child from primary to secondary school. 
• View our guide to applying on the parent portal.
• If you are unable to apply online then please contact school admissions who can provide support and guidance to assist you.  If you are still unable to apply online then you can request a paper application form from school admissions, and return it to the headteacher of your child’s current school or send it to School Admissions, PO Box 634, Barnsley S70 9GG (up to the deadline of 30 November 2020).