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Applying to start secondary school

In this section you can find out more about the arrangements for secondary school admission.

You can also download and print the Secondary Schools in Lewisham booklet, which contains all the information about admissions for September 2010. This information should not be relied upon as an indication of admissions information and criteria for 2011 and future years.

Secondary school admission policies
Read the admissions criteria for community schools in Lewisham, and for schools that have their own admissions policies.

Starting secondary school in September 2010

For those who make an application before the closing date of 23 October 2009, results will be posted by first class mail on 1 March 2010. For parents who made an application online, results will be available online from 2 March 2010. You will need your username and password to access the information.  

Starting secondary school in September 2011

Further information about starting secondary school in September 2011 will be available during the summer term in 2010. Applications can be made from the start of September 2010 with a closing date in October, although the exact dates are still to be confirmed. All secondary schools will have open days or open evenings during September and October 2010. These will be advertised on this section of the website.

Contact us
Admissions and Appeals Team
Tel: 020 8314 8282