Moving to Secondary School
Moving from primary to secondary school in September 2021
Year 7 Admission for September 2021
For all children born from 1 September 2009 and 31 August 2010 inclusive, their parents/carers will need to apply for a Year 7 secondary school place for September 2021, unless the child is on roll at an All Through school (Chobham Academy, Langdon Academy or School 21) as they will automatically move into Year 7 unless they would prefer to attend another secondary school.
National closing date for on time Year 7 applications: 31st October 2020
National offer date for on time Year 7 applicants: 1st March 2021
All Year 7 applications for September 2021 must be made through the family’s home local authority.
For children living in Newham, families must apply via London Borough of Newham.
For children who live outside Newham, whose family wants them to attend a Newham school, their application must be made through their home borough naming the Newham school as a preference on their application.
Before submitting a Year 7 application we strongly recommend all families read the autumn 2020 edition of the local authorities ‘Starting Secondary School’ guide and find out information about the school you are interested in. If possible look at their virtual tours.
Remember, families must apply for a place, even if their child:
- Has a brother or sister attending the school;
- Lives in the schools priority area (for Sarah Bonnell only)
- Attends a link school (for Stratford School Academy only)
Information on the Year 7 application process:
https://www.newham.gov.uk/schools-education/admissions-secondary-school/1
Determined Arrangements for September 2021 entry:
Link to Pan London eAdmissions portal – opens 1 September 2020 for September 2021 Year 7 applications
Guidance on creating an eAdmissions account and applying:
Pan London Co-ordinated Admissions:
School Finder:
We recommend you use the Newham School Finder tool to determine the location of your preferred Newham schools and calculate home to school distances.
https://www.newham.gov.uk/homepage/171/secondary-school-fact-finder