School admissions

Transfer to secondary school - September 2009

Secondary Transfer Closing Date 24th October 2008

• Click here to view upcoming open days at Westminster secondary schools
• Click here to download an electronic copy of the admissions brochure

Transferring from primary to secondary education is a very important step for both you and your child.  Our aim is to make the transfer process a positive experience for you and your child.  This year, Westminster will continue to co-ordinate applications for Westminster residents with all 32 other London boroughs as part of the Pan London Coordinated Admissions System. The admissions team will be working to ensure that, as far as possible, parents are offered their highest preference of London secondary school.

Details on the secondary schools in Westminster, and how to apply are contained in the Westminster secondary school admissions brochure, Westminster - your choice for secondary education.  Copies are available from the Admissions Team or you can download an electronic copy here.

If you are a Westminster resident you must complete the Westminster Common Application Form to apply for places at any secondary school.  You can now also apply online or download a form.  On this form, you can express a preference for up to six secondary schools, including schools outside of Westminster.  You must list them in order of preference.  This means that you should write your first choice (ie the school that you most want for your child to go to) at the top of the list, your second choice below, then continuing with all your preferences.  Forms must be received by the Admissions Team at Lisson Grove by 5pm on 24th October 2008.  Online applications will be accepted up to 11:59pm on 24th October 2008.

If you wish to apply for a secondary school in Westminster, but are not a Westminster resident, you must complete your 'home' LA's application form and follow their instructions for submission.  The closing date for all secondary school applications is the 24th October 2008.

Please note that  most voluntary aided and selective schools have an additional supplementary form to complete, which are available from the schools direct.  The schools in Westminster that require the completion of a supplementary form are listed on the attached link. If you are also applying for schools outside of Westminster, you should check with the individual schools concerned.

Westminster Admissions Team will write to resident applicants on 2nd March 2009 to advise them of the outcome of their applications.  Applicants resident in other boroughs will be notified by their own LEAs.  Online applicants will be able to view the outcome of their applications from 3rd March 2009.

Forms and Guidance Notes
Westminster - your choice for secondary education (English) admissions brochure (PDF version)
Westminster - your choice for secondary education (Arabic) admissions brochure (PDF version)
Westminster - your choice for secondary education (Bengali) admissions brochure (PDF version)
Westminster Common Application Form (PDF)
Westminster Common Application Form (MS Word)
Guidance Notes (English)
Guidance Notes (Arabic)
Guidance Notes (Bengali)
Westminster's Secondary Schools Coordinated Admissions Scheme