Secondary School Opening Evenings
September / October 2026
Apply for a secondary school place
If you live in Kirklees please follow the application process on the council website: https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/admissions/apply-secondary-school-place.aspx (still use this even if your preferred school is outside of Kirklees).
You still need to apply for a place at a secondary school even if your child has siblings at the secondary school.
If your child is in Year 6 then you must apply for a place at secondary school. Each year applications are open between September and October.
You can apply to a secondary school between 1 September and 31 October, applying later than this is considered a late application unless in Kirklees judgement there are significant and exceptional reasons for it not being received on time.
| Child is born between | Starts secondary school | Apply between |
|---|---|---|
| 1 September 2015 - 31 August 2016 | September 2027 | 1 September - 31 October 2026 |
| 1 September 2016 - 31 August 2017 | September 2028 | 1 September - 31 October 2027 |
| 1 September 2017 - 31 August 2018 | September 2029 | 1 September - 31 October 2028 |
For the "Starting Secondary School in 2026 - Guide for Parents", click here
Transition to Secondary School
Secondary school open days
(Kirklees autumn 2026)
|
SCHOOL |
DATE |
TIME |
|
|
Start |
Finish |
||
|
All Saints Catholic College |
Thursday 8th October |
4:15pm |
7:15pm |
|
Batley Girls' High School |
Thursday 24th September |
4:30pm |
7:00pm |
|
Batley Grammar School |
Wednesday 30th September |
5:00pm |
7:30pm |
|
BBG Academy |
Thursday 24th September |
5:00pm |
7:00pm |
|
Castle Hall Academy |
Thursday 24th September |
4:00pm |
8:00pm |
|
Colne Valley High School |
Wednesday 23rd Septmeber |
5:00pm |
8:00pm |
|
Heckmondwike Grammar School |
(took place in June 2026) |
|
|
|
Holmfirth High School |
Thursday 8th October |
5:00pm |
8:00pm |
|
Honley High School |
Thursday 1st October |
5:30pm |
8:00pm |
|
King James's School |
Thursday 24th September |
5:30pm |
7:00pm |
|
Kirkburton Middle School |
Thursday 8th October |
5:00pm |
7:00pm |
|
Manor Croft Academy |
Thursday 17th September |
5:00pm |
8:00pm |
|
Moor End Academy |
Thursday 24th September |
4:00pm |
7:00pm |
|
Netherhall Learning Campus High School |
Thursday 17th October |
3:30pm |
7:00pm |
|
Newsome Academy |
Thursday 17th September |
4:00pm |
6:00pm |
|
North Huddersfield Trust School |
Thursday 24th September |
4:30pm |
7:00pm |
|
Royds Hall, A SHARE Academy |
Thursday 1st October |
5:00pm |
7:30pm |
|
Salendine Nook High School Academy |
Thursday 24th September |
5:30pm |
7:30pm |
|
Scissett Middle School |
Tuesday 13th October |
5:00pm |
7:00pm |
|
Shelley College, A SHARE Academy |
Thursday 1st October |
5:30pm |
7:30pm |
|
Spen Valley High School |
Thursday 17th September |
5:30pm |
7:30pm |
|
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy |
Wednesday 23rd September |
5:30pm |
7:30pm |
|
The Mirfield Free Grammar |
Thursday 1st October |
5:00pm |
8:00pm |
|
Thornhill Community Academy, A SHARE Academy |
Thursday 24th September |
5:00pm |
8:00pm |
|
Upper Batley High School |
Thursday 17th September |
5:00pm |
7:00pm |
|
Westborough High School |
Thursday 1st October |
4:00pm |
7:00pm |
|
Whitcliffe Mount School |
Wednesday 7th October |
5:00pm |
7:30pm |