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Moving up to secondary school

Please see the powerpoint below which explains the process of applying for your child's secondary school place which you must do by 31st October 2025.

 

The powerpoint also shares details about the Secondary Transfer Test which determines whether or not your child is suited to a Buckinghamshire Grammar school. The transfer test will take place on 11th September 2025. 

 

It is not compulsory for your child to sit this test, and you can withdraw them by sending a letter to Mrs Blackmore.

 

You can download a copy of the transfer test familiaristaion paper here:  https://buckinghamshire-gov-uk.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/familiarisation-booklet.pdf

 

Please read through the presentation and do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions.

 

Quick guide to application dates and deadlines 

 

June to October 2025

Research schools, visit school open events, and decide which schools to apply for

5 September 2025

Online application portal opens

9 and 11 September 2025

Practice Test and Secondary Transfer Test for grammar schools

10 October 2025

Secondary Transfer Test results released

31 October 2025

National deadline to submit a secondary school application (by 23:59 on this date)

2 March 2026

National Offer Day

The below documents and links published by Buckinghamshire Council provide the information and key dates for parents to help them.