Diary of events

Latest Issues And Updates

Planned admission timetable

Applications process opens from 1st September 2025

Applications process closes on 31st October 2025 (you are advised to submit your application by 24th October - just before the half term holiday)

Offer sent to you on 3rd March 2026

Deadline to accept the offer is 16 March 2026

Appeal hearings held in May and June 2026

Greenwich secondary induction day is 2nd July 2026

Lewisham secondary induction day is to be confirmed (either 1st July or 3rd July 2026)

The Greenwich secondary admissions information is available on www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/admissions; Lewisham secondary admissions information is available on https://lewisham.gov.uk/admissions

How to apply

You can apply for up to six secondary schools in any area. If you live in Royal Greenwich, you need to apply through us. If you live in another borough, you need to apply through your home authority, even if you wish to apply for a place in a Royal Greenwich school.  Please visit the schools’ websites directly for the most up to date information about the dates and times of their open events. Please inform the school office when you take your child on a visit in order for the absence to be authorised.

Apply online - https://www.eadmissions.org.uk/?page=Tutorial&service=page

The easiest way to apply is through the eAdmissions account you used when you applied for your primary school place! It is quick, easy and secure - and it is the fastest way to hear the results.

 Please make sure that you rank your preferences in the order you genuinely want them to be considered. Any changes you wish to make to your preferences after the closing date will only be considered when all applications, including those submitted late, have been processed. If you have an older child or children already attending the school, you must make this clear on your application.

Check out the FAQs (frequently asked questions) on the Greenwich admissions website:

https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/info/200286/apply_for_a_school_place/1937/apply_for_a_secondary_school_place/2

The Families Information Service

The Families Information Service offers help and advice on a range of issues that affect you and your family. The free service is open to anyone in Greenwich with children up to the age of 19 (or up to 25 for families with disabled young people). You can get information about:

• Education and early years

• School services

• Children with disabilities

• Benefits and work.

There is also support available to help you to manage your child's behaviour, help if are experiencing domestic violence or if you or a family member need support with your health.

For further details, contact Families Information Service on 020 8921 6921; Email: fis@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Find out about secondary schools before applying for a place

All schools will be holding events for those pupils who are starting secondary school in September 2026. Visit the schools’ websites or contact them directly for the most up to date information about the dates and times of their open events. 

Re: Support with secondary school admissions applications

Dear Parent/Carer,

We are holding ‘School Application Support Sessions’ to assist parents/carers with Year 6 students to complete the secondary school admissions application.

The deadline for submitting application forms is Friday 31st October 2025.

We can:

• give you advice about how to make an application.

• assist you to complete your application online.

• check and pass your required evidence to the Admissions Service

Please contact us to book on one of the following dates at the Woolwich Centre (and bring along any required evidence).

Please bring your email account and council tax reference details (if applicable) with you.  We look forward to seeing you. 

With regards

Royal Greenwich Families Information Service

020 8921 6921

fis@royalgreenwich.gov.uk