Secondary Transfer for children leaving Twin Oaks in July 2027!
Important information regarding secondary school applications-please read
Wednesday 9th September 2026 Secondary transfer meeting at Twin Oaks 3.30pm
Come and hear about the application process and some presentations from local secondary schools about what they offer. This is a chance to meet representatives from secondary schools in a small environment and ask all the questions you would like!
Monday 14th September 2026: Lewisham meeting for parents at The Civic Suite in Catford
This is an informal event for parents to ask questions about the admissions process and to meet staff, parents and students from our secondary schools.
Parents can book a place at one of the school talks, to understand the application process, be aware of the timetable and closing date for submitting their application.
The school talks will be at:
1) 4:45 – 5:45 pm
2) 5:45 – 6:45 pm
3) 6:45 - 7.45 pm
Before each school talk, parents will have the opportunity to meet a representative from each Lewisham secondary school and also members of the SEN and Free School Meals Teams.
About this event
**PLEASE NOTE ALL THREE SESSIONS ARE THE SAME SO YOU ONLY NEED TO BOOK ONTO ONE TIME SLOT**
Please leave your children at home for this event if you are able to do so, as spaces are limited and we want to let as many parents as possible have the opportunity to attend.
Details and tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/starting-secondary-school-in-2027-advice-and-support-for-lewisham-parents-tickets-1991973782205
Applications
- Schools open for visits: September/October 2026 (please check on school websites for up to date open day/evening information)
- Applications open (apply online by clicking here): From Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Closing date for applications: Saturday 31 October 2026 (we recommend that you submit your online application before the half term holiday in October. )
- Closing date for supplementary forms (if required) to be returned to the school directly: Saturday 31 October 2026
- Click here to see which Lewisham schools require supplementary forms
Offers
- Results for online applications: Monday 1st March 2027 (you will get an email in the evening telling you where your child has been offered a place)
- Deadline for accepting your offer: Monday 15th March 2027 (if you applied online, you must accept the offer online – you should keep a record of your login details)
Appeals
Online applications
Applications for secondary school choices can be made from 1st September 2026. The site is open until October 31st but please do aim to complete the application before this date.
Online application link: https://www.eadmissions.org.uk/
For step by step instructions on applying - click here
We will update the links below as updated guides for 2027 become available. Feel free to click and look at last year's guides below. If we get sent these either in hard copy or electronically, we will send them home to you.
Click below to see details of schools and application procedures for all three of our local boroughs
See what children and parents of Year 7 have to say about starting secondary school in Lewisham
Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Most children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities can get the support they need at local mainstream schools.
If your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan, you need to follow a different process when applying for a secondary school place. For more information about applying to start secondary school, please speak to Miss Shearsby. For more information use the link: School Admissions for Children with Special Education Needs
Grammar schools
Lewisham does not have any grammar schools. If you are looking at a grammar school for your child they need to be registered to take the test usually before the end of May while they are in Year 5.
See here for details about the Bexley Grammar tests for schools such as Beths
See here for details of the Kent test for schools such as Dartford Grammar.
See here for details of Bromley tests for St Olaves or Newstead Woods
Open events
We recommend that you go and see as many secondary schools as you can and if possible, visit while the schools are open and the children are learning in them.
As schools send us information about their open days we will upload them here:
Lewisham are advertising all the dates for all of their secondary school's open days here
Southwark are advertising their dates here
Greenwich are advertising their dates here
Sign up for weekly emails from Lewisham about the admissions process – to receive these as they will contain tips/advice about application process and reminders as the Oct 31 date approaches. Sign up here
Deptford Green
Open Evenings
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Wednesday 30 September 2026 | 5.00pm to 7.30pm
Open mornings
- Monday 21 September 2026 | 9.00am to 10.45am
- Tuesday 22 September 2026 | 9.00am to 10.45am
- Monday 28 September 2026 | 9.00am to 10.45am
- Tuesday 6 October 2026 | 9.00am to 10.45am
To register your interest in attending one of the Open Events, please complete the form by entering your email address. Open Season Register of Interest.
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Follow on Instagram: @deptford_green
Website: https://www.deptfordgreen.lewisham.sch.uk/page/?title=Admissions&pid=61
Haberdasher's Hatcham College
From 3 to Forever - the Haberdashers' Pupil Experience from Haberdashers' Academies Trust on Vimeo.
Virtual open day
Open evening:
Thursday 1st October 4-8pm
Open mornings
For details see here: https://www.habshatcham.org.uk/Admissions/Open-Days/
Follow on X: @HabsHatcham
Propsectus: https://www.habshatcham.org.uk/Our-Prospectus/
*Note - Music specialist applications available, see website for details.
Addey and Stanhope
Open evening:
Wednesday 23rd September 6-8pm
Open mornings:
Tuesday 15th September 9-10.30am
Tuesday 22nd September 9-10.30am
Tuesday 29th September 9-10.30am
Website: https://www.as.lewisham.sch.uk/about-us/open-events-2025#
Bonus Pastor Catholic college
Open evening:
Thursday 17th September 5.30-8.30pm
Open mornings:
Monday 21st September 9am-12 noon
Wednesday 23rd September 9am-12 noon
Thursday 24th September 9am-12 noon
Follow on X: @bonus_pastor
Website: https://www.bonuspastor.co.uk/599/admissions
Bacon's College
Open evening:
Thursday 10th September 2026 5pm-7.30pm
Open mornings:
Saturday 12th September 10am-12pm
Wednesday 16th September 9am-10.30am
Thursday 17th September 9am-10.30am
Wednesday 23rd September 9am-10.30am
Thursday 24th September 9am-10.30am
Click here for Bacons College Prospectus
Follow on X: @baconscollege
Website: https://www.baconscollege.co.uk/
Harris Bermondsey (Girls only)
Open evening:
Thursday 17th September 4pm-6.30pm
Open mornings:
Tuesday 15th September 9.15-10.30am
Tuesday 22nd September 9.15-10.30am
Wednesday 30th September 9.15-10.30am
Monday 5th October 9.15-10.30
Wednesday 14th October 9.15-10.30
Click here to arrange a personal tour
Follow on X: @HABermondsey
Website: https://www.harrisbermondsey.org.uk/238/academy-admissions?search=2022
The Leathersellers' Federation -
Prendergast Vale,
Open evening:
Thursday 1st October 6-8pm
Open mornings:
Monday 14th September 9.15-10.30
Wednesday 16th September 9.15-10.30
Friday 18th September 9.15-10.30
Monday 21st September 9.15-10.30
Wednesday 23rd September 9.15-10.30
Friday 25th September 9.15-10.30
Monday 28th September 9.15-10.30
Wednesday 20th September 9.15-10.30
Friday 2nd October 9.15-10.30
Wednesday 7th October 9.15-10.30
Friday 9th October 9.15-10.30
Wednesday 14th October 9.15-10.30
Friday 16th October 9.15-10.30
Website: https://www.prendergast-vale.com/587/admissions-arrangements-for-entry-into-year-7
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Prendergast Ladywell
Open evening:
Thursday 17th September 6-8pm
Thursday 24th September 6-7pm (virtual)
Open mornings:
Tuesday 22nd September 9.15-10.30
Thursday 24th September 9.15-10.30
Tuesday 29th September 9.15-10.30
Thursday 1st October 9.15-10.30
Website https://www.prendergast-ladywell.com/1452/admission-into-year-7
Prendergast (Girls only)
Open evening:
Tuesday 15th September 6-7.30
Open mornings:
Monday 7th September 9.15-10.30am
Tuesday 8th September 9.15-10.30am
Thursday 10th September 9.15-10.30am
Thursday 17th September 9.15-10.30amMusic Events
Tuesday 15th September 5-6pm
Follow on X @PrendergastSch1
Website: https://www.prendergast-school.com/201/news
St Matthew's Academy
Open evening:
Wednesday 30th September 4.30-6.30pm
Open mornings:
Tuesday 6th October 9.30-10.30
Thursday 8th October 9.30-10.30
Tuesday 13th October 9.30-10.30
Thursday 15th October 9.30-10.30
Follow on X @StMattAcad
Website: https://www.stmatthewacademy.co.uk/admissions
https://www.stmatthewacademy.co.uk/Secondary-Welcome/City of London - Southwark
Open evening:
Thursday 24th September 4pm-7pm
Open mornings:
Monday 28th September 9-11am
Tuesday 29th September 9-11am
Wednesday 30th September 9-11am
Website: https://www.cityacademy.co.uk/
Follow on X @CoLA_Southwark
Website: https://www.cityacademy.co.uk/admissions3/403.html
Ark - Greenwich
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Open evening:
Virtual Open evening
Open mornings:
https://arkgreenwichfreeschool.org/
Ark - Walworth Academy
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Website: https://walworthacademy.org/admissions
Ark - Globe Academy
see more here: https://arkglobe.org/admissions/secondary
Open evening:
Open mornings:
London Nautical School
Open evening:
Thursday 17th September 5pm-7pm
Open mornings:
Monday 21st September 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Thursday 1st October 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Thursday 8th October 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Saturday 10th October 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Tuesday 13th October 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Book in for open days here: https://londonnautical.cola.org.uk/events/category/open-days/
Website: https://www.lns.org.uk/home/admissions/year-7-applications/
Click here for the prospectus
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