Primary to secondary school transfer
Moving on to secondary school
The high quality teaching and supportive environment at Camden's secondary schools aims to help every student reach their potential. Whether your child's aim is a place at a top university, an excellent apprenticeship or landing a great job, Camden secondary schools are high achieving and ambitious for all students.
Read our latest guide to secondary schools in Camden
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
Camden secondary schools open events 2024
Camden's 10 state secondary schools will all be holding open events during the autumn term for parents and carers who are interested in applying for Year 7 places for their children, well as for their sixth forms. These are a great way to find out more about the schools and what they can offer your child before applying. You can download a poster with all the dates:
- Camden secondary schools open events 2024 poster
- Note: these dates were all correct at the time of going to press but please check the schools' websites nearer to the time to check.
Meet the Parents - informal forums for parents
Meet the Parents run events for parents of primary pupils who are moving up to secondary school. These informal forums allow parents and carers to ask frank questions from other families. This includes current secondary students and their parents. You can combine this with getting information directly from schools at their official open events.
The September 2024 Meet the Parents events are finished but you can still visit Camden secondary schools at their own open events this term.
Primary to secondary school transition - a guide for parents
In Camden, it is a priority for us that children move smoothly and successfully from primary to secondary school. Here you can read or download our guide for parents: