Apply for a secondary school place
September 2022 transfer
If your child will be Year 6 at primary school in September, you can apply for a secondary school place for entry in September 2022 from 1 September 2021.
Your application must be received by 31 October 2021.
Before applying:
- Read the Choose a Wandsworth Secondary School booklet for full information about the admissions process
- Read our information leaflet for key dates and information meetings
- It's recommended that you attend school open days and evenings for more information about the schools
- Read the How to Apply Online Guide
- Read the admissions criteria for each school
- Read our frequently asked questions about 2021 outcomes
- Read admissions statistics, to understand how places were allocated in previous years
- Find out about the Year 6 admissions test and the specialist aptitude test
If you wish to register your child for the Year 6 Admissions Test, visit the Year 6 test page for more information. The closing date for test registration is 22 August 2021.
Alternatively you can download and send a paper application form. Some schools will require you to submit a supplementary application form.
September 2021 transfer
Children currently in Year 6 will be transferring to secondary school in September 2021.
If you applied online you will have been emailed the outcome of your application on the evening of 1 March 2021 from the London eAdmissions Team. You will also have been sent a follow-up notification email from Wandsworth Council if it has not been possible to offer your first preference school. This will provide detailed information about the outcome of your application and what to do next.
If you applied on a paper form and provided an email address you will have been emailed the outcome of your application on the evening of 1 March 2021. Otherwise, you will have been sent a notification outcome letter by first class mail on Monday 1 March 2021.
- Read guidance on what to do after receiving the outcome of your application
- Read our frequently asked questions about 2021 outcomes
- How places were offered for September 2021
- Schools with vacancies or short waiting lists
- Additional Preferences Form
The closing date for applications (31 October 2020) has now passed. If your child is in year 6 at primary school and you have not already made an application you should do so now.
Waiting list
If your application is unsuccessful you can check your position on the secondary school waiting list.
Independent schools
Independent schools are privately funded schools that normally require the payment of fees to attend. There are a variety of independent schools in Wandsworth or within easy reach of the borough.
Our Choose an Independent School brochure contains information about local independent secondary schools. All the schools included within this brochure offer bursaries or scholarships to assist with fees in certain circumstances.
More information about independent schools.
Appeals
if you disagree with the outcome of your application you can make an appeal.
Contact
There is currently very limited telephone access to the Pupil Services Team. For any queries, please email and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
School Admissions contact details:
- Email: admissions@wandsworth.gov.uk
- Telephone: 020 8871 7316