Below is the scheduled timetable for secondary school admissions for 2026/27
Please check each date carefully, as deadlines and events are essential for completing your application on time.
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
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1 September 2025 |
Applications Open | Torbay Council website opens for online applications. |
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2 September 2025 (midday) |
Selective School Registration Closes | Deadline for receipt of registration forms. |
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20 September 2025 |
Selective Testing Day | All selective schools in Torbay. |
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29 September 2025 |
Academy Registration Closes | Football & Performing Arts Academy registrations at Torquay Academy. |
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4 October 2025 |
Aptitude Testing Day | Torquay Academy aptitude testing day |
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13 October 2025 |
Notification of Outcomes | Parents notified of selective testing results. |
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17 November 2025 |
LA Sends Pupil Info | Information sent to other LAs and admitting authorities |
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15 December 2025 |
Ranked Lists Returned | Foundation/VA schools and Academies return ranked lists |
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30 January 2026 |
LA Applies Agreed Scheme | Address changes accepted until this date (unless different deadline set) |
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9 February 2026 |
Provisional Offers Shared | Torbay shares info with neighbouring LAs; other LAs confirm offers. |
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23 February 2026 |
Offers Confirmed | LA confirms offers to Torbay schools. |
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2 March 2026 |
National Allocation Day | Online applicants receive email notification of allocations. Letters will be emailed to parents to who have not applied online but have provided an email address. Letters will be posted 2nd class to parents who did not apply online and did not provide an email address. |
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30 March 2026 |
Deadline for 2nd Round Applications | Also closing date for receipt of 1st round appeals. |
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24 April 2026 |
Second Round Offer Date | |
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8 May 2026 |
Closing Date for 2nd Round Appeals | |
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May/June 2026 |
Appeals Heard | |
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1 September 2026 |
Applications Become In-Year |