Pupils due to transfer to high school in September 2026

Parents of pupils in year 6 must apply for a high school place for September 2026.

You must apply for a school place even if:

• you have already made an earlier application direct to the school
• your preferred school is not in Luton
• your preferred school is a faith school, a foundation school, an academy or a free school

It is really important that you read our How to apply for a school place for September 2026 guide before making your application.

Making an application using the education portal

You must register to the online system if you have not used the online application system in previous years.

Once you have completed the registration, you will be able to access the system using the log in details you have used this year for any future online applications you wish to make.

You will be asked to upload proof of your address to the online system.

You must read the checklist before submitting your application.

The closing date for applications to be considered in the initial allocation is 31 October 2025.

Please note: if you're applying for a school outside of Luton, you must provide any additional documents and supporting information direct to the relevant local authority and/or the school(s) you're applying for. Documentation sent to Luton’s Admissions team will not be forwarded on to the relevant local authority and/or school.

All documents must also be provided by 31 October 2025. Please note, additional forms must be provided to the relevant council by 31 October 2025.

If you specify Cardinal Newman Catholic School as a preference you must also provide the following direct to the school:

• completed school supplementary form
• your child’s original Baptismal certificate or First Holy Communion certificate
• certificate of Catholic practice

Applications received after 31 October 2025 will be treated as late. Late applications will be processed in April 2026.

Go to education portal

Please note: the education portal can be used to apply online for a high school place and to keep up to date with the any changes you make to your application.

After the closing date, an update on the school your child has been allocated can be seen on the portal from 2 March 2026.

Alternative ways to make an application

To request a copy of the Luton residents' application form, or a copy of the Cardinal Newman Catholic School supplementary form, please complete a school admissions general enquiry form.

The completed application form must be posted/scanned to the Admissions team.

If you experience problems applying for a school place, please contact:

Admissions helpline
T: 01582 548016