If your child will be starting at secondary or upper school in September 2012 you must make an application to Hertfordshire County Council by 31 October 2011.

Parents and carers are advised to apply online by logging onto www.hertsdirect.org/admissions and completing the online application form. Online applicants can access their school offer before allocation letters are received and parents are also able to accept the school allocation online. Last year 97 per cent of parents applied this way and found the system quick, easy and secure.