School admissions
Apply to start secondary school
Applying to transfer to secondary school 2024 for children born between 1 September 2012 and 31st August 2013.
Online system opens 1 September 2023.
Closing date 31 October 2023.
National Offer Day evening of 1 March 2024.
Apply to start primary school
Applying to start primary school 2024. For children born between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020.
Online system opens 1 September 2023.
Closing date 15 January 2024.
National Offer Day evening of 16 April 2024.
Apply to transfer to junior school
Applying to transfer to junior school 2024. For children born 1 September 2016 and 31 August 2017.
The online system opens 1 September 2023.
Closing date 15 January 2024.
National Offer Day evening of 16 April 2024.
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.
School application, transfer and offer dates
Find out about school applications, transfers and national offer dates
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 2024/25.
Technical colleges and studio schools
Technically-oriented courses or skill-based learning for 14-19 year olds.