Starting secondary school

Admission to secondary school in September 2024

Children born between 1 September 2013 and 31 August 2014 will transfer to secondary school in September 2025. The application period will be open on 1 September 2024 and the closing date is 31 October 2025.

Most people apply online, as they find it quick and easy. 

Apply for a secondary school

  • offers of places to on-time applicants will be made on 1 March 2025

Information regarding the schools available in Bexley together with full details on the application process can be found on the pages below and additional details in the Admission to Secondary Schools 2025 to 2026.

Some schools require the completion of a supplementary form. Please check that you have completed one where required, and that it is returned to the school directly.

What you need to hand:

  • proof of your child’s date of birth: their birth certificate, passport or medical card
  • proof of your address: a council tax bill or tenancy agreement

If you're living with a friend or relative and you're not named on the council tax account, you can use a copy of your child benefit statement or tax credits letter.

We don’t accept the following as proof of address:

  • utility bills
  • drivers licence
  • bank statement
 

In-depth

Moving up to secondary school is a significant step, and parents and carers often have questions. We’ve answered the main ones on the next few pages and covered in our Admission to Secondary Schools 2025 to 2026.

Admission to Secondary Schools 2025 to 2026