Applying for a school place in-year
Secondary transfer 2026
Do not use the application form to apply for a place for secondary transfer in 2026. If your child is in Year 6 and you want to apply for secondary school starting September 2026, apply on the eAdmissions System.
In-year admissions
If you need to apply for a place for your child at a school outside of the normal admission times, this is known as an in-year admission.
The reason for an in-year admission could be you have arrived in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea or Westminster from another part of the country or abroad.
The normal admission rounds are:
- primary reception: when starting statutory schooling for the first time
- primary to secondary transfer: children currently in Year 6
If your child is already in school and you are thinking of transferring him/her to another school, you must be aware that places are already allocated and availability will be limited. This is very important if your child is in Year 6 of primary school or Year 10 or 11. A move at this stage of their education is highly discouraged and should only be considered if your circumstances are exceptional.
In-year coordinated process
The 'In-year Coordinated' process sets out the arrangements for schools that have agreed to participate. The council’s Admissions Team will process all applications and will notify the outcome on behalf of schools.
Foreign nationals access to schools in England
The government provides guidance to parents, schools and local authorities on the rights of foreign nationals to access school in England.
Visit the GOV.UK website for information and advice on school applications for foreign national children and children resident outside England, including:
- eligibility to enter the country to access a school
- requirements for admission authorities in processing applications, for example, requirements within the School Admissions Code and the law
- advice on processing applications made from those living outside England but returning to live in England
Before you complete your application
Not all schools take part in the Council’s coordinated admissions process, so they will not appear in the school option list. The following schools manage their own in-year admissions. Visit their websites to find out how to apply.
Kensington and Chelsea schools
Primary schools
- Ark Brunel Primary Academy
- Kensington Primary Academy
- Our Lady of Victories Catholic Primary School
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
- Servite RC Primary School
Secondary schools
Westminster schools
Primary schools
- St George's Hanover Square CE Primary School
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
- St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School
- St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
Secondary schools
Apply for a school place
Due to the cyber-attack, we're accepting in-year applications through our temporary form. Processing your application may take longer than usual.
Send your completed to [email protected], or by post to:
School Admissions
1st Floor, Kensington Town Hall
Hornton Street, W8 7NX
You can also drop off your form in-person at the Kensington Town Hall, Customer Service entrance.
Contact us
If you need a paper application form or further guidance, contact us:
Admissions Team
Telephone: 020 7745 6432 or 020 7745 6433
Email [email protected]
Monday to Friday, 9am to 2pm
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