Joining us in September 2025? Head to our enrolment page for all the details, dates and what to bring to enrol.

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What to do and when in order to apply to join us in September 2026.

September 2025

Applications opened on Monday 1 September. Apply online. 

We’ll be visiting schools, presenting in Year 11 assemblies and attending careers fairs to tell you everything you need to know about Connell. Come along and chat to us about our courses, entry requirements or anything else you’d like to know!

October 2025

We have an open evening on Thursday 2 October. Come and visit us; see our college and facilities; speak to our teachers about our courses; and speak to our students about life at Connell.

More school visits.

November 2025

We have an open day on Saturday 15 November, 10am-1pm.

Our priority deadline is Monday 17 November. If you apply before this deadline, you may be invited to a pre-Christmas interview.

December 2025

Priority interview evenings take place the week commencing Monday 8 December. Meet the priority deadline to be invited.

January 2026

Application deadline is Friday 16 January. Apply before this deadline for a possible spring interview.

February 2026

Interview evenings take place the week commencing Monday 9 February. Meet the application deadline to be invited.

March 2026

Our Discover Day takes place on Saturday 28 March. We’ll invite successful applicants to come and try out sessions in their chosen subjects. Keep an eye on your emails as space is limited, and it fills up fast!

July 2026

We'll invite you to attend a new starter induction after your exams on Friday 10 July. This will give you a final opportunity to visit Connell before the summer. You'll be able to meet your potential new classmates and ask any questions about joining us in September.

August 2026

Students who hold an offer will be invited to enrol on or just after results day, which is Thursday 20 August. Those who've not applied through our usual process may still be able to enrol. Keep an eye on our enrolment page for all the details, dates and what to bring to enrol (to be updated spring 2026).