If your child will turn 11 between 1 September 2011 and 31 August 2012 he or she will transfer to secondary school at the start of the new school year in September 2012.
You should make your application to the local authority in which you live. Information about how to apply will be circulated to parents in September 2011.
The closing date for applications is 31 October 2011. Applications submitted after this date are classed as late.
It is important that parents read the information booklet ‘Admissions to Secondary Schools 2012/13’.
This can be accessed via the following link:
Printed copies are available from Wigan primary schools from 16 September 2011.
Online application service
The online service for secondary applications closed on 31 October 2011. Offers will be sent out by email and viewable on line from 1 March 2012.
Voluntary Aided (Church) Schools
If any of your preferred schools is a voluntary-aided (church) school, you are strongly advised to fill in the school's own supplementary information form as well at the Wigan Council secondary school application form.
You can get a copy of the supplementary form from the school, download a form from our website , or by contacting the School Places Team. For important information about returning voluntary aided school supplementary information forms see the 'Admissions to Secondary Schools 2012/13' booklet.
If you have any queries or need any help please contact the School Places Team
