How to Apply
Please view the Dorset Council website on starting secondary school.
Year 7 admissions for september 2026 – When to apply
The closing date for secondary and upper school applications is 31 October 2025.
Any application or change made after this date will be classed as late. This means we will not consider it until after the on-time round.
We will let you know your outcome:
- on 2 March 2026 if you applied on time (by 31 October 2025)
- on 30 March 2026 if you apply late (between 1 November 2025 and 1 March 2026)
Applications received after the late round deadline will be processed as soon as possible following the completion of the late round allocations. This will be dependent on the date of application, receipt of required evidence and remaining space availability at the preferred school(s).
Open evenings and admissions 2025
Open Evening and Admissions 2025
Admission for children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs or an Education, Health and Care Plan
Where Budmouth Academy is named in a child’s Statement of Special Educational Needs or Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), the governing body recognises a duty to admit the child to the Academy. The admissions process for children with a Statement or EHCP is administered by the Local Authority.
Years 7-11
| Year Group | PAN |
| Year 7 | 260 |
| Year 8 | 260 |
| Year 9 | 260 |
| Year 10 | 260 |
| Year 11 | 260 |
Applications need to be made to the Local Authority via their website: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/education-and-training/schools-and-learning/apply-for-a-school-place/apply-for-a-school-place.asp
There is the opportunity to appeal against a decision not to offer a place. Appeals are heard by an independent panel and their decision is binding on the College. Information can be found at: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/appeal-a-school-admission-decision-1
Appeals are heard by an independent panel set up by the Local Authority.
Sixth Form
Our admissions policy was written in order to be compliant with the current DfE School Admissions Code.
As well as our own Year 11 students (referred to as internals), the school admits students who are studying for GCSEs at other schools (referred to as external applicants). The Published Admissions Number for external applicants is 50. If spaces remain on some courses, this number can be exceeded.
Internal and External students must meet the same academic admissions criteria in order to be admitted to the Sixth Form.
Post 16 Admissions Policy 2024-25
Post 16 Admissions Policy 2025-26
Sixth Form Prospectus 2024-2025
Sixth Form Course Information 2024-2025
Sixth Form Course Guide 2025-2026
For any further information please contact the Director of Sixth Form Mrs L England lengland@budmouth-aspirations.org