Secondary School Admissions

If your child was born between 1 September 2014 and 31 August 2015, it is now time to apply for a secondary school place.

Key Dates - 2026-2027

Dates for secondary applications

1st September 2025 - online application website opens
Wk commencing 8th September 2025 - Bexley selection test in school for those who have registered
September / October 2025 - Open days/evenings for schools
Date still to be confirmed - Selection test results sent
31st October 2025 at 11.59pm - Closing date for secondary school applications
November / December 2025 - Banding tests at different schools
2nd March 2026 - offer day

Parents who have applied online will receive an email notifying them which school their child has been offered.

Parents who have applied on a paper form will be sent a letter by first class post.

This is the deadline for accepting or declining the initial offered place.

Waiting lists established and vacancies offered

Appeals process

Please click here to see the Power Point presentation from Bexley and delivered in school.

Please click here to view the Admission to Secondary Schools in Bexley 2026-2027 booklet.

Once you have decided which schools you like, check their admission criteria carefully, as they all vary.
If you live in Bexley, you can apply for up to 6 schools (they don't need to be in Bexley). It is NOT wise to name just one school on your application; always have at least one back-up choice, near your home address, that you'll be happy with. List schools in order of preference, with grammar school choices (if applicable) at the top of the list.
Remember to include evidence of medical conditions or anything else that relates to a priority place. Faith schools also require a Supplementary Information Form, and may have different application deadlines, so check carefully before applying.
Remember you need to provide proof of your child's address and date of birth. The 'Admission to Secondary Schools in Bexley' booklet (issued in July) will have more information.
If applying online, make sure you receive an email receipt - this will confirm that your application was submitted successfully.