Starting secondary school

Primary to secondary transfer

All applicants will receive the outcome of their application via email. If you have been offered a school you must accept or decline your offer within 2 weeks.

Apply online

The eAdmissions website is the recommended way to apply. The website is open from 1 September for online applications until the middle of August the following year for late applications.

If you require a paper form, please contact the Admissions Team, details below.

Apply on the eAdmissions website

Resources

Our handy guides provide information on the admissions process.

Secondary School Admissions Hints and Tips 2025

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 2025

Brochure includes:

  • the process of applying for schools and what happens after
  • oversubscription 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

Further information

If you need a paper application form or further guidance, contact the Admissions Team on:

Admissions and access to Education Service privacy notice

Read the Admissions and Access to Education Service privacy notice.

Last updated: 9 November 2024