In this section of the site, you can find out more about the arrangements for secondary school admission.
The results of applications for starting secondary school in 2008 were posted to parents on 3 March 2008. 91.5 per cent of children in Lewisham were offered a place at one of their preferred secondary schools.
Most secondary schools in Lewisham are full. Current information on availability of places is available from the School Admissions Team.
If you are a Lewisham resident, your child was born between 1 September 1996 and 31 August 1997 and you have not already applied for a secondary school place, please contact the School Admissions Team for an application form.
About this section
We encourage you to read this section carefully and make use of the school open days in order to make the best possible decision for your children.
You can also download and print the Secondary Schools in Lewisham 2009-10 booklet, which contains all the information that you'll find in this section of the site.
Application forms: online and 'traditional'
It is now easier than ever to make your application for secondary schools via this website. New e-admissions technology helps parents apply for places at secondary schools online with more accuracy.
However, you can, if you prefer, still use the ‘traditional’ common application form.