Secondary Transfers 2025
Primary to secondary school transfer
If your child is in Year 6 you need to start choosing a secondary school. I know this can be a daunting process but there is lots of help available. In addition to the information and events below, I will hold a meeting on Thursday 14th September at 3.45pm to help you through the process. Please be aware some schools require additional forms or may have specialist places available with interviews/auditions taking place before the October deadline.
Fortunately, Camden has great secondary schools. You can find out more by reading the brochures, attending the Moving on events, watching the short school films and by visiting on open days. Please take time to have a look, as a first step the latest guide to secondary schools in Camden can be accessed here
Secondary Schools in Camden admissions guide – applying for a Year 7 place
Your child will be due to start secondary school in September 2025 if they were born between 1 September 2013 and 31 August 2014. The next round of Year 7 applications for 2025 entry begins from 1 September 2024. You need to apply before the deadline of 31 October 2024.
Apply online for a Year 7 place from September 2024
School open days and evenings 2024
Camden secondary schools hold open days and evenings during September and October (and in November for sixth forms). These are a great way to find out more about the schools for yourself before applying. Download a poster with all the dates and times below:
Camden secondary schools - open events 2024 poster
Meet the Parents also hold informal forums for primary parents at local schools across the borough - see their timetable of events.
Short films about Camden secondary schools
Watch: Talking Heads - Headteachers from each of Camden's 10 state secondary schools give a short pitch on what makes their school special. A Meet the Parents production, originally released in September 2021 and now updated in July 2023 (length: 3 minutes, 34 secs)
Watch: a short film about Camden secondary schools and what makes them special, which features interviews with students, parents and staff (length: 4 minutes, 46 secs)
