Applying for a Place at The Derby High School
We’re delighted that you’re considering The Derby High School for your child’s secondary education.
If you live in Bury, you can apply online for a place at any Bury secondary school, including The Derby. If you live outside the Bury area, you must apply through your home local authority.
Applications for children starting secondary school in September 2026 open on 1 September 2025 and close on 31 October 2025. Applying after this deadline can seriously reduce your chances of securing a place at your preferred school.
Apply online via the Bury Council website:
Secondary school admissions – Bury Council
Before You Apply
Before completing your application, we recommend you read the Transfer to Secondary School Information Guide 2027, available on the Bury Council website.
How to apply
You can apply online for a school place for September 2027, between 1 September 2026 and 31 October 2026. If you apply after this date it can severely reduce your chances of obtaining a place at your preferred school.
Completing the online application takes around 15 minutes
To complete this application you will need;
- A valid email address
- Your child(s) name and date of birth
- Your address
- The names of your first, second and third school preferences.
- Details of any brothers or sisters who are attending the same school
After You Receive Your Offer
If your child is offered a place at The Derby High School, please contact us to confirm acceptance:
- transitions@thederbyhighschool.co.uk
- 0161 764 1819
As part of our transition process, a member of our Transition Team will visit your child in their primary school to help them prepare for the move to secondary education.
We’ll also write to you with information about our Induction Day, Summer Transition events, and next steps.
Please check this page regularly for updates and any new information.
Further Information and Policies
You can find full details of Bury Council’s admissions policies and procedures on their website:
School Admissions – Bury Council
For transition information:
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