Key Dates

The key dates listed below are relevant for parents who are applying for places for their child to start Hartford Church of England High School at the beginning of Year 7. Where parents wish to apply for a place after the start of Year 7, an application should be made as soon as possible. Please contact our Admissions Officer, Mrs. Sweeney either by telephone 01606 786 000 or by emailing admissions@hartfordhigh.co.uk for more information and support.

Key Dates for Admissions for Year 7 for September 2026

1st September 2025 – Application Process Opens

10th September 2025 – Open Evening – 5pm to 8pm

15th September 2025 until 24th October 2024 - 9:30am to 11am - Parent and Child Tours of the school with the Headteacher (weekdays)

31st October 2025 – Last Date for Applications to be made to the local authority.

31st October 2025 – Last Date for Applications for Foundations Places to be handed to the school.

2nd March 2026 – Parents notified of their child’s allocated secondary school place.

2nd March 2026 – All parents of students allocated places at Hartford Church of England High School will receive an email and invitation to our ‘New Intake Welcome Evening’.

22nd April 2026 – New Intake Welcome Evening

TBC – Year 6 Uniform Trying on Evening – Drop-in session where parents can purchase uniform but also identify what size to buy!

30th June 2026 – Transition Week Begins – Bespoke transition sessions held by invitation on Monday (29th June, SEND Students) and Tuesday (20th June, Small/CE Schools). All Year 6 students attend for the day on Wednesday (1st July) and Thursday (2nd July). A disco is held on Friday (3rd July) evening for all Year 6 students.

1st July 2026 – Year 6 Parents’ Evening

Throughout the summer term, our Head of Transition, Ms. Daniels, visits primary schools and therefore the children in Year 6 to find out more about them.