Deadline day to register for secondary school places in Leeds - how to apply

The current school year is flying by, and parents of pupils in Year 6 will be eagerly looking ahead to the coming months and some key dates ahead of their child’s move up to secondary school. The next one of these days is today.

The deadline for applying to secondary school places in Leeds has arrived, meaning that parents and guardians have just hours to get applications sent in to Leeds City Council. Online applications need to be sent into the council via the online portal by the end of October 31.

Councillor Jonathan Pryor, Leeds City Council’s executive member for economy, culture and education, said: “Starting secondary school is a major milestone for children and a big change in family routines too. Researching schools and understanding how they offer places will give you the best chance of an outcome that works well for you and your family.

“The council website is a great place to start. You can search for schools near you, find out how schools prioritise offers and read Ofsted reports to help you identify your 5 preferred schools.”

Leeds City Council’s school admissions team can help with queries, including alternative ways to apply if you don’t have internet access. You can call 0113 222 4414 between 9am and 5pm today..

To send in applications to Leeds City Council, you can visit the council’s online portal. You can send up to five different schools within the application and further information on schools can be found on the council website.

When are secondary school places offered?

Places for the 2023-24 school year will be offered to pupils on March 1, 2023. This is known as ‘National Offers Day’ and is the next big step towards secondary school for children across the country.