Middle school admissions

Birmingham does not have any middle schools. However, some of Birmingham's neighbouring Local Authorities do operate middle schools.

Middle deemed primary schools admit children aged between 4 to 12 years old. For children born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021, you can apply for entry in September 2025.

Middle deemed secondary schools admit children aged between 9 to 13 years old. For children born between 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016, you can apply for entry in September 2025.

If you live in Birmingham and wish to apply for a middle school in another local authority for entry in September 2025, you will need to complete an in-year application form. After completing the application form, email it to admissions@birmingham.gov.uk with the subject heading 'Middle school admissions'.

Applications for entry to middle deemed primary schools for entry in September 2025 usually open on 1 October 2024 and close on 15 January 2025. Check the relevant local authority's website for confirmation.

Applications received after the statutory closing date (15 January 2025) for a middle deemed primary school will only be considered after applications received on time and processed after 3 March 2025.

Applications for middle deemed secondary schools for entry in September 2025 usually open on 1 September 2024 and close on 31 October 2024. Check the relevant local authority's website for confirmation.

Applications received after the statutory closing date (31 October 2024) for a middle deemed primary school will only be considered after applications received on time and processed after 3 March 2025.

If your child can be offered a place at middle deemed primary or secondary school, you will be informed of the offer in writing when the surrounding local authority announces their school places. Check the relevant local authority's website for confirmation of their dates.

If your child is not offered a place at a middle deemed primary or secondary school, School Admissions and Fair Access Service will not offer you an alternative school place. If your child is not currently in receipt of education, you will need to make an application for other schools through the normal in-year admissions process.

If you wish to apply for a place at a middle deemed primary or secondary school for entry for another year group other than entry in September 2025, check the relevant local authority's website for details of how to apply.

Page last updated: 23 August 2024