Admissions

Welcome to Brannel School

Choosing a secondary school is an important decision for every family. We want prospective families to have all the information they need to understand the admissions process and discover what life at Brannel School is like.

Whether your child is joining us in Year 7 or applying for a place in another year group, you will find information about applications, visiting the school and the next steps below.

Admissions to Brannel School are managed through Cornwall Council, and applications should be made directly through their admissions service.

Year 7 Admissions — September 2027

If your child was born between 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016, they are due to start secondary school in September 2027.

Applications for a Year 7 secondary school place open on 1 September 2026.

Applications are made through Cornwall Council. Parents and carers should apply through the council's school admissions service and follow the published application process.

Key date

1 September 2026
Year 7 applications open

National Offer Day — 1 March 2027
Families will receive their child's secondary school offer.

Apply for a place | September 2027

CORNWALL COUNCIL | SCHOOL ADMISSIONS PAGE

Come and Visit Us

Choosing a secondary school is about more than an application form. We want prospective families to experience Brannel School for themselves.

Our Open Evening takes place each autumn and provides an opportunity to:

Meet our staff and school leaders
Talk to our learners
Explore our facilities and learning spaces
Discover our curriculum and wider opportunities
Ask questions about life at Brannel

We also offer guided school tours, giving prospective families the opportunity to see the school in action and get a feel for our community.

Starting at Brannel

Moving from primary to secondary school is an exciting milestone. Our transition programme is designed to help learners and families feel informed, welcomed and ready for the move to Brannel.

Our Transition Hub contains useful information about key dates, transition activities, preparation for starting secondary school and what families can expect during the process.

BRANNEL SCHOOL | TRANSITION HUB

Admissions into Other Year Groups

If you are looking for a place at Brannel School outside the normal Year 7 admissions process, you will need to apply through Cornwall Council's admissions service.

If your child is offered a place at Brannel, we will work with your family to support their transition into school. You will be invited to visit the school, meet with an appropriate member of staff and discuss arrangements for your child's start.

If your application is unsuccessful, Cornwall Council will provide information about your options, including your right to appeal and arrangements for joining the waiting list.

CORNWALL COUNCIL | Joining late in the school year

Need help?

For admissions enquiries, please contact Cornwall Council on:

0300 1234 101