Secondary Transition
Welcome to Year 6 transition to Secondary school 2026/2027
Thank you to all the Parents/ Carers in Year 5 who attended the transition event before the summer break.
Secondary transfer
The portal for online applications opens on 1st September 2026
Applications should be made at www.eadmissions.org.uk
Online Applications
If you would like support completing your application please contact Anita on 0208 698 5768 who will be happy to assist.
Lewisham Schools Secondary School Transition Day 2027:
Tuesday 6th July
Please note the following important dates:
The closing date for online application through eAdmissions is 31st October 2026.
National offer Day: 2nd March 2027
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All schools have admissions criteria to decide which children get places |
For most secondary schools, there are more applicants than places available. All schools have admissions criteria to decide which children are offered a place.
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The criteria are not the same for every school. They may give priority to children who: |
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Distance to school |
The most common factor used is the distance from your home to the school, so we recommend you name your nearest school as one of your preferences. You can view a map showing secondary school admissions by distance to get an understanding of how these distances affected schools across the borough last year.
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Read the admissions criteria |
Some schools in the borough use our criteria for community schools (state-funded schools managed by the local authority), and others have their own criteria for deciding which children to admit. You can read the full criteria for community schools or visit school websites to read their criteria.
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Do you need to complete a supplementary information form? |
Some schools in the borough need to collect information that is not included in the application form. For these schools, you need to complete the school's supplementary information form as well as naming the school on your application.
Schools use this information to see which children meet their admissions criteria. For example, a faith school may ask for evidence of church attendance.
You can get supplementary information forms directly from the school, or download them from the school’s website. You should complete and return the form to the school directly by 31 October 2026.
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Don't forget |
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