Pupils transferring to upper school in September 2026
We are aware of an issue with the Education Parent Portal as it is not allowing parents to make late upper school applications. We are currently investigating this. We apologise for any inconvenience.
If you wish to make a late upper school application or change your preferences, complete a school admissions general enquiry form and we'll send you a Luton residents' application form.
It is very important that you understand the information on this page. If you need more help because English is not your first language, please contact the Admissions helpline on 01582 54 80 16, Monday to Friday between 9am and 4pm.
The translation of this message can be found on our information page
Parents of pupils in Year 8 who would like their child to attend an upper school from September 2026 must apply for a place.
The closing date for parents to apply for an upper school place for their child has now passed, however you can still apply for an upper school place for your child.
Please note, late applications and changes of preference will not be considered in the initial allocation of places.
If you are submitting the form to change your preference(s) and we are able to allocate one of the schools you have stated on your form, the school your child was originally allocated will immediately be withdrawn and re-allocated to another child.
Making an application using the education portal
You must register to the online system if you have not used the online application system in the previous years.
Once you've completed the registration, you'll be able to access the system using the login details you've used this year for any future online applications you wish to make.
If your child has not been educated in a Luton school, you will need to upload their birth certificate.
You must read the checklist before submitting your application.
To find out whether you need to complete additional forms and for further information on the upper school application process, you must contact the relevant local authority’s Admissions team.
Please note: you must provide any additional documents/supporting information direct to the relevant local authority and/or the school(s) you are applying for.
Documentation sent to Luton’s Admissions team will not be forwarded on to the relevant local authority and/or school.
This portal must only be used to submit applications to transfer to upper school in September 2026 (for pupils currently in Year 8).
Please note: the education portal can be used to apply online for a upper school place and to keep up to date with the any changes you make to your application.
The outcome for late applications and changes of preference for the upper school transfer will be sent to parents when a decision has been received from the relevant council.
Alternative ways to make an application
To request a copy of the Luton residents application form, please complete a school admissions general enquiry form.
The completed application form must be posted/scanned to the Admissions team.
Admissions helpline
Admissions enquiry form
Admissions helpline: 01582 548016
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