Admissions in Year
How to Apply
Thank you for your interest in The King's (The Cathedral) School . Before submitting an application we strongly recommend that you read the relevant In-Year Admissions Criteria for entry (please see the Junior Department and Secondary School In-Year Admissions Criteria at the bottom of this page).
Please note the following points before submitting an In-Year Application:
- We are not a catchment area school, the waiting list priority order is as stated in the Admissions Criteria;
- You may apply in as many categories as you wish, providing you meet the entrance requirements;
- Junior Department: The only opportunity to audition for a Chorister place is in the November when children are in Year 2. There is no option to join the Cathedral Choir in-year;
- Secondary School: Entry via the Exam (Criteria B1) or Music (Criteria B2) are only available for entry at the start of Year 7, as the tests take place in early October when the pupils are in Year 6. We do not offer this at any other time or for any In-Year applications. We do not accept any new students into Year 10 after October half term.
Please complete The King's (The Cathedral) School Online In-Year Application Form below. This form will automatically be submitted to the School:
In-Year Application for 2026-27 Academic Year - Fill-in Form
Further Information
Please note that the School is full in all year groups. Once you submit the Online In-Year Application Form, you will receive an acknowledgement, which will include a copy of your responses.
If you are applying under one of the faith criteria you must also complete and submit the relevant In-Year Supplementary Information Form (SIF). This must be signed and stamped by your Religious Leader and returned directly to the school. Please note that these forms are available as PDFs only (we do not have online versions). Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to access the SIF your require.
For your child’s name to be added to the waiting list you must also complete the Peterborough Local Authority In-Year Transfer form. It is very important this form is completed. Information can be found at this link:
Peterborough City Council - Moving Schools (In-Year Transfer)
Once the Peterborough Local Authority In-Year Transfer form is completed, your child’s name will be added to the waiting list.
As the School is currently full in all year groups, In-Year Applicants will be added to the waiting list. You have the right to appeal against the decision not to offer your child a place. Please visit the Appeals section of the Admissions area on our website for further information on the Appeals process.
Please note that waiting lists are cleared at the end of each academic year. To ensure your child’s name remains on the waiting list, you must reapply each year to both the School and the Local Authority. Failure to do so will result in your child being removed from the waiting list. The Local Authority typically clears waiting lists at the end of June and reopens applications for the new academic year at the start of July. For further information, please refer to the Local Authority website.
You may find it helpful to download our Parent/Carer Checklist for submitting an In-Year Application below. Please note that parents and carers are responsible for ensuring that all forms and supporting documentation for their child’s application are completed accurately and submitted correctly to both the School and the Local Authority.
How to Apply for In-Year Entry - Parents' Checklist
Junior Department
Supplementary Information Form (SIF) for Junior In-Year Entry
If your Religious Leader would like an editable version of any of these documents in order to make any of the fill-in boxes larger, please ask them to contact the School Registrar.
Secondary School
Supplementary Information Form (SIF A2) In-Year Entry
Supplementary Information Form (SIF A5) In-Year Entry
If your Religious Leader would like an editable version of any of these documents in order to make any of the fill-in boxes larger, please ask them to contact the School Registrar.
