Secondary Transfers 2023
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 2024 if they were born between 1 September 2012 and 31 August 2013. The next round of Year 7 applications for 2024 entry begins from 1 September 2023. You need to apply before the deadline of 31 October 2023. Click link below
Apply online for a Year 7 place from September 2023
Camden Moving On to Secondary School Event
Francis Crick Institute, 21 September 2023
Camden secondary schools are high achieving and ambitious for all students, offering a tremendous range of opportunities to help prepare students for happy and successful futures. This is your opportunity to:
- Receive advice on how to apply and the admissions process from the Camden admissions team
- Find out more about what Camden secondary schools have to offer your child
- Speak with headteachers, student ambassadors and staff from Camden secondary schools
Please note that this event is aimed at adults, rather than children; any children attending are the sole responsibility of their parents.
School open days and evenings 2023
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 2023 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)
