Lower School Day Place Years 7 to 11

For Year 7 Day places only, starting September 2027

We are delighted to welcome a local cohort of students into Year 7 each year.

If you live in Somerset you can find out your catchment school by using the Catchment Area Finder.

Please note that our ‘designated transport area’ and the school catchment area are different so please don’t automatically assume that you will be entitlement to travel assistance. Please check your eligibility by emailing schooladmissions@somerset.gov.uk if you are not sure.

The applications for transferring from primary school to Year 7 are dealt with by Somerset Council. You will need to apply through the Somerset Council website – a link to their information page is here. Applications open on the 14th September and must be submitted by Saturday 31st October 2026.

To give you the best opportunity to get a Day place you must put Sexey’s School as your first choice on the application form.

Please visit the Somerset Council Secondary Admissions Guide for more information.

For in-year day applications for all year groups, or applications for day places starting in September in any year other than Year 7:

We welcome enquiries from families of students who are already in secondary education and are considering a transfer to Sexey’s School.

Before making an In Year application we would ask that you visit Somerset Council In Year Admissions which explains how to apply for an in‑year school place, outlines what you need to do and the important things to consider before changing schools.

For the Year 7 2026/27 September intake we have an increased PAN and still have spaces to join. Please contact admissions or submit an In Year application as detailed below.

If you are looking for a school place to start immediately please complete the In Year Application Form and return it to Admissions.

If you are looking for a Day place to start in September 2027 please complete the In Year Application Form  and return it to Admissions no earlier than 1st June 2027.

All received applications will be reviewed and processed by our Admissions Panel in accordance with our Admissions Policy . You will be contacted with a decision within 15 school days of a compete application being received. Should your application be refused based on the school being oversubscribed, you will be placed on our waiting list and will be contacted should a place become available.

Please note that we are currently running waiting lists for all year groups.

Useful links:

Somerset County Council – Appeals

Somerset County Council  – Admissions Timetable (In-Year Admissions)