Apply for a secondary school place
The following information is for children starting secondary school in September 2025.
How to apply
If your child will be Year 6 at primary school in September, you can apply for a secondary school place for entry in September 2025 from 1 September 2024.
Your application must be received by 31 October 2024.
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 2024 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
- Read further information about proof of address
Alternatively you can download and send a paper application form. Some schools will require you to submit a supplementary application form.
Year 6 admissions test
Some Wandsworth secondary schools use partial-selection or fair banding as part of their admission criteria. The year 6 admissions test is designed to provide these schools with the data they need to make offer decisions.
All children applying for Ashcroft Technology Academy, Burntwood School, Chestnut Grove Academy or Graveney School must be registered to be invited to take the test.
We are now accepting test registrations for children starting secondary school in 2025.
View year 6 admissions test if you wish to register your child. The closing date for test registration is 4 September 2024.
When you will hear the outcome: National Offer Day
If you apply online you will be emailed the outcome of your application on the evening of 1 March 2025 from the London eAdmissions Team.
You will also be sent a follow-up notification email from Wandsworth Council if it was not possible to offer your first preference school. This will provide detailed information about the outcome of your application and what do next.
If you applied on a paper form and have provided an email address, we will email you your application outcome on the evening of 1 March 2025. Otherwise, you will be sent an outcome letter by first class mail on 1 March.
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.
More information about independent schools.
Appeals
If you disagree with the outcome of your application you can make an appeal.
Contact
Telephone lines to the Pupil Services Team are currently open between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday.
School Admissions contact details:
- Email: admissions@wandsworth.gov.uk
- Telephone: 020 8871 7316