Secondary Transition
There are a variety of successful schools in Newham for parents to consider when deciding upon secondary schools for your child.
Newham have produced a guidance pack for parents explaining the Year 7 admissions process which also includes information about the schools as well as open days when you can visit them:
z secondary prospectus 2024 digital .pdf
Year 7 admissions for September 2025
For all children born from 1 September 2013 and 31 August 2014 inclusive, their parents/carers will need to apply for them to start a secondary-phase school in September 2025.
All year 7 applications for September 2025 must be made through the family’s home local authority.
The national closing date for on time year 7 applications is 31st October 2024.
The national offer date for on time year 7 applicants is 3rd March 2025.
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 this school their application must be made through their home borough naming this school as a preference on their application.
Before submitting a year 7 application we strongly recommend all families read the Autumn 2024 edition of the local authorities ‘Starting Secondary School in Newham’ 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 about the Year 7 application process for September 2025 entry
London Borough of Newham’s Determined Arrangements for 2025/2026 (entry from September 2025)
Pan London eAdmissions portal for September 2025 applications
Guidance on creating an eAdmissions account and applying
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.
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