Key dates for applying for secondary school - September 2027 entry
You can register for the Medway Test and should apply for a secondary school place if your child was born between 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016.
If your child has an education, health and care plan (EHCP) you will need to follow a different process. Find out more about applying for a school place for a child with an EHC plan.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 9am on Monday 18 May 2026 | Registration for the Medway Test (11+) opens. |
| 5pm on Friday 12 June 2026 | Registration for the Medway Test closes. |
| Monday 22 June 2026 | Closing date for special arrangements requests from schools. |
| Tuesday 1 September 2026 | Secondary school applications open. |
| Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 September 2026 | Medway Test dates for children who attend Medway primary and junior schools. |
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Saturday 19 or Sunday 20 September 2026 |
Medway Test date for children from non-Medway schools. One day will be allocated to each child who attends a non-Medway primary or junior school. |
| Wednesday 14 October 2026 | Results of the Medway Test. |
| Saturday 31 October 2026 | Secondary school applications close. |
| Monday 1 March 2027 | Offers sent to parents and carers. |
| Friday 12 March 2027 | Deadline for accepting/refusing offers and waiting requests. |
| Tuesday 13 April 2027 | Deadline for on-time appeal requests |
| Monday 19 April 2027 | Re-allocation of school places and processing of late applications. |
| Tuesday 31 August 2027 | End of admissions process and waiting lists close. |