Starting secondary school
Primary to secondary transfer
If your child will be in Year 6 of primary school from September 2025, you will be starting the process of applying for a secondary school for September 2026.
Closing date for applications is 31 October 2025.
Applying online
The eAdmissions website opens from 1 September for online applications. This is the recommended way to apply. If you require a paper form, contact the Admissions Team (see below).
Resources
Our handy guides provide information on the admissions process.
Secondary School Admissions Hints and Tips 2026
This leaflet answers the most frequently asked questions, including:
- all the visiting dates and open evenings for Kensington and Chelsea secondary schools
- dates for ability banding and aptitude tests which some schools run
Secondary School Admissions brochure 2026
Our brochure includes:
- the process of applying for schools and what happens next
- over subscription criteria for all Kensington and Chelsea secondary schools
- how places were offered in the previous year
- useful information to assist in the transition from primary to secondary school
Document
Admissions and access to Education Service privacy notice
Read the Admissions and Access to Education Service privacy notice.
Contact us
If you need a paper application form or further guidance, contact the Admissions Team:
- telephone: 020 7745 6432 / 6433, Monday to Friday, 9am to 2pm
- email: [email protected]