Y7 - Y11 Admissions
We are delighted that the Laureate Academy will be the next stage in your child’s education and we look forward to meeting you and your child. Our goal is to work in partnership with you to support your child's academic progress and overall school experience.
Secondary Admissions
We understand that the transition between primary school and secondary school needs to be handled with care and sensitivity. Our expert staff provide this support at all key transition points. This will include visits to the Primary school to meet teachers and students, transition sessions, secondary visits and extra support for SEN students.
Applications should be submitted through the Hertfordshire Council website. Applications to start school in September 2026 need to be submitted by the 31st October 2025. You will be notified by Hertfordshire Council on the 2nd March 2026 if your application is successful.
Key admissions dates:
- 1st September 2025: Online application system opens
- 31st October 2025: Deadline for applications
- 2nd December 2025: Last date to:
• submit reasons for making a late application and for that application to be considered ‘on time’• notify us of a change of address and for that address to be taken into account for allocation day.Please refer to the online admission pages for more detail about these processes.
- 30th January 2026: Last date to make a late application to be considered for allocation day.
- 2nd March 2026: Allocation Day. School places are offered.
If you have any questions about the admission process, please don’t hesitate to get in contact.
In-Year Admissions
If your child is currently of secondary school age and you would like to apply for a place at Laureate Academy, please complete the following application form: In Year Admissions Form.
If you would like to make a request for a child out of year group please complete the attached form here.
Open Event Dates: Y6/Y7 September 2026 Entry
Open Morning: Tuesday 23rd September 2025, rescheduled to: Wednesday 24th September 2025 (9:00am-10:30am)
Open Morning: Wednesday 1st October 2025 (9:00am-10:30am)
Open Evening: Thursday 9th October 2025 (3:30pm-6:30pm)
Open Morning: Wednesday 15th October 2025 (9:00am-10:30am)
Please RSVP to our Open Mornings by completing the following form: Open Morning RSVP
No booking/RSVP is required for Open Evening.
Admissions Policy
For in-year admissions and appeals please see our admissions arrangements policies here.
Appeals
If you have not been offered a place following an in-year application, the law entitles you to appeal to an Independent Appeal Panel. For more information or to submit an appeal for in-year admissions, click here.