Apply to start secondary school

Children born between 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016 are due to start secondary school in September 2027. Our guide provides essential information on the on-line application process.

Secondary school application dates

For starting Secondary School at year 7 in September 2027

Secondary school application timeline

DateInformation
31 July 2026

Closing date for eligibility test registrations for:

15 September 2026

Date for eligibility test for:

18 September 2026Closing date to register for Glenthorne High School performing arts aptitude workshop.
2 October 2026Closing date for the return of supplementary form to register for Carshalton High School for Girls music or sport aptitude workshop.
17 October 2026Date of Glenthorne High School performing arts aptitude workshop.
10 and 14 October 2026Dates of Carshalton High School for Girls sport and/or music aptitude assessments.
31 October 2026

Closing date for the return of Admissions Administration document and Certificate of Catholic Practise for St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls and The John Fisher School.

Registration for Glenthorne High School banding test.

31 October 2026Closing date for applications. Applications received after this date will be regarded as late.
21 November 2026Date of Glenthorne High School banding test.
7 December 2026The latest date that an application that is late for good reason can be accepted. Reasons and evidence must be presented with the application by this date.
1 March 2027National Offer Day outcome posted to parents who did not apply online to their home address by first class post. Online results available in the evening.
May to July 2027Admission appeals.
July 2027Students transferring to Sutton secondary schools spend a day at their new school. Check with individual schools for details.
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