School admissions
Apply to start primary school
Applying to start primary school 2023. For children born between 1 September 2018 and 31st August 2019
Applying to transfer to junior school
Applying to transfer to junior school 2023. For children born 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016. The online system opens 1st September 2022
Apply to start secondary school
For children born between 1 September 2011 and 31st August 2012. The online application system opens 1 September.
In-year admissions and vacancy checker
For children new to the area, changing schools in-year or without a school. Check our Sutton school vacancy checker.
Check the distance to a school
Find distances from any home in Sutton to nearby schools.
School applications for Ukraine arrivals
School admissions guidance for families arriving from Ukraine.
Apply for a school place from abroad
If you are moving to Sutton from outside of England (including from Scotland, Ireland or Wales).
Apply to delay starting primary school
How your summer born child can start reception or primary school later.
School term dates
Get term dates for community schools in Sutton.
Appeal a school admission decision
What to do if your child is not offered a place at a school they prefer.
Admission arrangements
Information about admission arrangements for 2023/24.
Technical colleges and studio schools
Technically-oriented courses or skill-based learning for 14-19 year olds.