HEREFORDSHIRE Council’s secondary school admissions process for the next academic year is now open.

The process for secondary school places for 2026 is for children who were born between September 1, 2014, and August 31, 2015.

Parents and carers of Year six pupils living in Herefordshire will receive a letter from the pupil admissions officer through their child’s current primary school or via their home address if attending a school in another local authority.

The letter will detail how and where to apply for a secondary school place.

The closing date for all secondary school applications is midnight on October 31, 2025. Late applications could result in not being offered a place in a preferred school.

All applications can be made online at herefordshire.gov.uk/secondaryadmissions .