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Local council elections - Polling stations now open from 7am to 10pm on Thursday 7 May

Here’s what you need to know to vote in person on Thursday 7 May.

  • Polling stations are open 7am to 10pm - check your poll card or the 'Where do I vote?' website for yours
  • Bring photo ID - you cannot vote without an accepted form of ID
  • You do not need your poll card - if you are registered, you can vote
  • All our polling stations are wheelchair accessible and staff are there to help
  • If you have a disability, find out what we can provide to help you vote at your polling station

Read all you need to know on our local council election 2026 page.

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Apply for a secondary school place

If your child is due to start secondary school, you must apply online

  1. Before you apply
  2. Choosing the right school for your child
  1. How to apply
  2. Dates and deadlines

Before you apply

If your child is due to start secondary school, you must apply online.

Our secondary schools have a lot to be proud of. They work hard to deliver positive outcomes for every pupil in our schools.

In 2024, students in Islington did better than students in other parts of the country in GCSEs or their equivalent (Key Stage 4). In particular, they got higher scores in English and Maths, and more students passed the English Baccalaureate.

Don’t include private schools in your application.

You can check your home to school distance to any Islington school using your local area.

You'll find lots of useful information in our secondary school admissions guide.

Secondary admissions guide

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