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Contents
Introduction
Foreword ................................................................................................................. 4
Applications
Key dates ................................................................................................................ 6
Finding the right school for your child
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School open days and evenings 2023
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Types of secondary schools in Southwark
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University Technical Colleges (UTC) and Studio Schools
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How to apply
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What happens after the closing date?
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The schools
Schools at a glance ...........................................................................................22
Ark All Saints Academy
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Ark Globe Academy
.............................................................................................25
Ark Walworth Academy
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Bacon’s College – part of United Learning Trust
...........................................27
Haberdashers’ Borough Academy
....................................................................28
Harris Academy Bermondsey
.............................................................................29
Harris Academy Peckham
...................................................................................30
Harris Boys’ Academy East Dulwich
.................................................................31
Harris Girls’ Academy East Dulwich
.................................................................32
Kingsdale Foundation School
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Notre Dame RC Girls’ School
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Sacred Heart Catholic School
............................................................................36
South Bank University Academy
.......................................................................38
St Michael’s Catholic College
............................................................................39
St Saviour’s and St Olave’s School
....................................................................41
St Thomas the Apostle School and Sixth Form College
..............................42
The Charter School Bermondsey
(formerly Compass School Southwark) ...43
The Charter School East Dulwich
.....................................................................44
The Charter School North Dulwich
..................................................................45
The City of London Academy (Southwark)
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Further Information
In year admissions ............................................................................................48
Family early help
...............................................................................................49
Additional education information you may find useful
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Useful contacts
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Map of secondary schools in Southwark
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Introduction
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Foreword
A message from the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children,
Education and Refugees at Southwark Council
Dear parents and carers
I am delighted to present you with this really useful brochure
with invaluable information to help you choose one of our
excellent secondary schools for your child.
We have many reasons to be proud of our schools in
Southwark, which continue to deliver high quality education
and positive outcomes for our children and young people.
Education in Southwark has never been stronger, with 100%
of our secondary schools rated good or outstanding by Ofsted.
Our priority is that every child has the best possible start in life
and good education is key. We are committed to working with
schools to maintain and better our standards across all of our
education settings.
We also recognise the challenging times we are in, that is
why we will continue our mental wellbeing support services
through our free children and young people’s drop in ‘the
Nest’ and in many of our schools, so that every child can access
the support they need in a safe and supportive environment.
Here we give you information about what each school
can offer your child over the next five years. Some schools
specialise in arts, maths, languages, science or digital
technology, and so it is important to get a good understanding
of what is on offer when making your preferences.
I encourage you and your child to attend open days and
evenings to take a tour of the schools and meet the teachers.
You and your child can select up to six schools that you and
your child feel would work the best for you.
All applications for secondary school places must be made
using our online application at www.southwark.gov.uk/
schooladmissions.If you need help accessing the online
application, then you can use the internet for free at any
Southwark library. Visit www.southwark.gov.uk/libraries
or call Southwark Council’s customer service centre in 020
7525 5000 for further information on your local library and the
services it offers.
And of course if you have any queries about schools in
Southwark, please do get in touch with me at jasmine.ali@
southwark.gov.uk or on 07985 114 335. Alternatively,
Southwark Council’s school admissions team is always on hand
to guide you through the process. You can reach them at
[email protected] or 020 7525 5337.
We are here if you need any help and advice through the
admissions process and beyond.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your child
the very best at this exciting time
Cllr Jasmine Ali
Deputy Leader and
Cabinet Member for
Children, Education
and Refugees,
Southwark Council
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Applications
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Key dates
Application for a secondary school place for September 2024 intake
Date What should parents/carers look out for?
1 September 2023 to
Tuesday 31 October 2023
■ The admissions process starts.
■ Contact schools for a copy of their prospectus and details of their open days/evenings. We strongly advise families to
check each school’s website for details on how and when they will be holding their open day/evening as this may be
subject to change at short notice. Please view page 8 for further information on school open days/evenings.
■ Apply for secondary schools by completing an online application at www.southwark.gov.uk/schooladmissions
■ If any of the schools you have listed as one of your preferences requires a supplementary information form (SIF), you must
complete and return the SIF directly to the school. You should contact the school to check their individual closing date.
Tuesday 31 October 2023,
11.59pm
■ Closing date for submitting online applications.
■ You must ensure that we have received your online application and you have uploaded any additional supporting
documents with it by this date.
Friday 1 March 2024
■ Applicants who apply on time will receive their child’s offer of a school place by email after 5pm. This email
will also include information on what to do next.
■ Applicants can also view the outcome of their application during the evening at www.eadmissions.org.uk
Friday 15 March 2024
■ No action is required if you are a Southwark resident and want to accept the school place offered to your child.
■ Should you wish to reject the offer of a school place allocated to your child, you must notify the school admissions team
by email at [email protected].uk and include your unique application reference.
Appeals
■ Check dates of appeal hearings with individual schools.
These are important deadlines which you will need to keep in mind. If you miss these dates, your chances of being offered a place at a preferred
school will be reduced.
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Finding the right school for your child
Start finding out about schools now
■ Before you decide which schools to apply for and your
order of preference, we strongly advise that you read
the guidance in this brochure.
■ You will find information about schools in Southwark
either within this brochure, from the schools directly,
online or by contacting Southwark Council’s school
admissions team by email at schools.admissions@
southwark.gov.uk.
■ You can also talk to teachers and other parents/carers
whilst thinking about what is important to you and
your child.
Look at school brochures/websites
■ All schools produce their own brochures, which
contain far more information about the school than
we can provide in this brochure.
■ Many schools also have their own website which can
be a valuable source of information. School websites
are included on the individual school’s page within
this brochure.
■ To help you research which schools are right for your
child, all Southwark Council libraries offer free access
to the internet. Please visit www.southwark.gov.uk/
libraries or call Southwark Council’s customer service
centre on 020 7525 5000 for further information on
your local library and the services it offers.
Visit as many schools as possible
■ Parents and carers are strongly encouraged to visit
schools to see what each has to offer. We strongly
advise families to check each school’s website for
details on how and when they will be holding their
open day/evening as this may be subject to change
at short notice. Please view page 8 for further
information on school open days/evenings.
■ If you are interested in applying for a school, look at their
oversubscription criteria in detail before completing the
online application and listing it as a preference.
Look at the most recent Ofsted reports
■ All schools in Southwark are inspected regularly by the
Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted). Ofsted’s
main aim is to help improve the quality and standard
of education and childcare through independent
inspection. You can check the latest report for any
school by asking the school for a copy or by visiting
the Ofsted website www.gov.uk/government/
organisations/ofsted
Extra help
Help and advice is always available from our school admissions team.
You can ask any questions you may have about the admissions process by
sending us an email at [email protected].uk
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School open days and evenings 2023
Please visit each school’s website for details on how and when they will be holding their open
day/evening as this may be subject to change at short notice.
Ark All Saints Academy
www.arkallsaintsacademy.org
Ark Globe Academy
www.arkglobe.org
Ark Walworth Academy
www.walworthacademy.org
Bacon’s College
www.baconscollege.co.uk
Haberdashers’ Aske’s Borough Academy
www.habsborough.org.uk
Harris Academy Bermondsey
www.harrisbermondsey.org.uk
Harris Academy Peckham
www.harrispeckham.org.uk
Harris Boys’ Academy East Dulwich
www.harrisdulwichboys.org.uk
Harris Girls’ Academy East Dulwich
www.harrisdulwichgirls.org.uk
Kingsdale Foundation School
www.kingsdalefoundationschool.org.uk
Notre Dame
www.notredame.southwark.sch.uk
Sacred Heart RC School
www.sacredheart.southwark.sch.uk
St Michael’s Catholic College
www.stmichaelscollege.org.uk
St Saviour’s and St Olave’s School
www.ssso.southwark.sch.uk
St Thomas the Apostle College
www.stac.uk.com
The Charter School Bermondsey
www.charterbermondsey.org.uk
The Charter School North Dulwich
www.charternorthdulwich.org.uk
The Charter School East Dulwich
www.chartereastdulwich.org.uk
The City of London Academy (Southwark)
www.cityacademy.co.uk
South Bank University Academy
www.southbankua.org.uk
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Types of secondary schools in Southwark
There are three types of mainstream secondary
schools in the borough and Southwark Council
co-ordinates admission applications on behalf
of all these schools. The schools all follow the
national curriculum and are regularly inspected by
the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted). For
children starting school in Southwark there are 20
secondary schools to choose from.
Voluntary aided schools
There are two voluntary aided secondary schools
in Southwark. The school’s governing body is
responsible for their admissions and decides how
pupils are admitted.
Academies
There are 15 academies in Southwark.
The Academy Trust is responsible for school
admissions and decides how pupils are admitted.
Free school academies
There are three secondary free school academies
in Southwark. The school’s governing body is
responsible for school admissions and decides how
pupils are admitted.
All of Southwark’s secondary schools are their own admissions authority and are responsible
for setting their own admission arrangements. Our school admissions team co-ordinates
admission applications to all schools. In cases where a decision not to offer a place has been
made, parents/carers will need to contact each school or academy for further details.
Admission authorities are responsible for ensuring that their arrangements are fair, clear and
compliant with current regulations. If you have a query about a particular arrangement, you must raise
it directly with the relevant admission authority e.g. the school. If your query remains unresolved and it
relates to a Southwark school, please contact our admissions compliance officer by email at schools.
You may also raise any objections to admission arrangements with the Office of the Schools
Adjudicator by 15 May. Please see page 52 for details on how to contact them.
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University Technical Colleges (UTC) and Studio Schools
If your child was born between 1 September
2009 and 31 August 2010 and is currently in
year 9, they are eligible to apply for a place at
a University Technical College (UTC) or a studio
school to start at the beginning of year 10 in
September 2024.
UTCs and studio schools admit pupils at the
beginning of year 10 and provide technically
oriented courses of study or work skill based
learning for 14 to 19 year olds. Although there are
currently no UTCs or studio schools in Southwark,
you can still apply for a place for your child at a
UTC or studio school outside of Southwark. Please
visit www.utcolleges.org for information on
UTCs near to where you live.
If you are a Southwark resident and would like to
apply for your child’s admission to a UTC or studio
school, you must apply online at www.southwark.
gov.uk/schooladmissions
Please note you must only apply if:
■ your child is currently in year 9; and
■ you would like your child to transfer from a
secondary school to a UTC or studio school to start
at the beginning of year 10 in September 2024
Any schools other than UTCs or studio schools that
are named on the child’s online application will not be
considered.
For further information or advice on UTC and studio schools please visit www.southwark.gov.uk/schooladmissions
Alternatively, you can email the school admissions team at [email protected].uk
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How to apply
Information about applying
Before you start applying there are a few things
you need to know.
■ If your child was born between 1 September
2012 and 31 August 2013, your child is due to
start secondary school in September 2024.
■ You must start applying from 1 September
2023 and submit your application by 11.59pm
on 31 October 2023.
■ If you are a Southwark resident you must
apply online at www.southwark.gov.uk/
schooladmissions
■ If you live in another borough you must
complete the admission application for the
borough in which you live, even if you would like
to apply for a school in Southwark.
■ When applying for a school place you may
express a preference for up to six schools
whether they are in Southwark or in another
borough.
Social or medical need
■ If you are going to apply to a school under
their medical/social criterion you must upload
additional supporting documents as attachments
with your online application before 11.59pm
on 31 October 2023. Documents may include
a recent medical or social report and/or a letter
from a professional.
■ It is important that you also visit the school
before naming it as a preference on your
application. This is to ensure that the school is
suitable to meet your child’s needs. We strongly
advise families to check each school’s website for
details on how and when they will be holding
their open day/evening as this may be subject
to change at short notice. Please view page 8
for further information on school open days/
evenings.
Looked after children (LAC) and previously
looked after children (PLAC) in England
■ For the purposes of school admissions, a ‘looked
after child’ is a child who is (a) in the care of
a local authority, or (b) being provided with
accommodation by a local authority in the exercise
of their social services functions (see definition in
Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989) at the time
of making an application to a school.
■ For the purposes of school admissions, a ‘previously
looked after child’ in England is a child who
was previously looked after by a local authority
in England but ceased to be so because they
were adopted (or became subject to a child
arrangements order or special guardianship
order) immediately following having been looked
after. Adoption is defined under the Adoption
Act 1976 (see section 12 adoption orders) and
children who were adopted under the Adoption
and Children’s Act 2002 (see section 46 adoption
orders). Child arrangements orders are defined in
section 8 of the Children Act 1989, as amended
by section 12 of the Children and Families
Act 2014. Child arrangements orders replace
residence orders and any residence orders in
force prior to 22 April 2014 is deemed to be a
child arrangements order. Section 14A of the
Children Act 1989 defines a ‘special guardianship
order’ as an order appointing one or more
individuals to be a child’s special guardian (or
special guardians).
■ If you are applying on behalf of a LAC and PLAC
in the care of a local authority in England, you
must upload the following supporting documents
as attachments with your online application
before 11.59pm on 31 October 2023:
1. A letter on headed paper from the local
authority in England where the child is
currently/previously ‘looked after’. The letter
must confirm that at the time of making the
admissions application, the child is either
currently ‘looked after’ or was previously
‘looked after’ (but ceased to be so because
they were adopted, subject to a child
arrangements order or a special guardianship
order immediately following having been
looked after); and
2.
If the child was previously ‘looked after’, a
relevant court order under English law such as
an adoption order, a child arrangements order
or a special guardianship order.
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Internationally adopted previously looked
after children (IAPLAC)
■ For the purposes of school admissions, a child is
regarded as IAPLAC if:
– They have been adopted; and
– They appear to the admission authority to have
previously been in state care outside of England
(in the care of or accommodated by a public
authority, a religious organisation, or any other
provider of care whose sole or main purpose
is to benefit society) immediately before they
were adopted
■ If you are applying on behalf of an IAPLAC, you
must upload both of the supporting documents
listed below as attachments with your online
application before 11.59pm on 31 October
2023:
1. Documentary evidence of adoption which
includes one of these documents:
a)
An adoption order from a UK court;
b) an adoption certificate issued by the Registrar
General for England and Wales, National
Records Scotland, or the General Register
Office for Northern Ireland;
c)
An Article 23 Certificate – this applies to
Hague convention adoptions, and will have
been issued by a Central Authority; or
d)
Official documentation from the relevant court
or state authorities in the country of adoption,
confirming that the child was adopted.
Please note, in the case of d) we may ask for
further information such as a certified document
obtained from the embassy of the country of
origin, a letter from an adoption agency, a letter
from another agency or organisation that has
been involved with the child or a notarised and
translated legal document.
2.
Documentary evidence that the child was
previously looked after. In most cases, evidence
will be in the form of a report or letter, which
either describes the child’s pre-adoption
circumstances or states that the child was in the
care of or accommodated by a public authority,
a religious organisation, or any other provider
of care whose sole or main purpose is to benefit
society. If the child was looked after by private
foster parents, evidence should show that
the care was arranged by or authorised by an
organisation which meets the definition above.
Examples of evidence may include:
– An Article 16 Report – this applies to Hague
convention adoptions and will have been
issued by the Central Authority;
– Information provided by an adoption agency,
either in the UK or overseas;
– Information provided by an organisation that
provided care for the child (for example, a
charity or religious organisation);
– A report or letter from another agency or
organisation that has been involved with
the child.
■ The school admissions team may liaise with our
virtual school head (VSH) in relation to IAPLAC
applicants and any evidence that is submitted to
support the application. For further information
on IAPLAC, please view the DfE’s guidance at
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/
gove rnment/uploads/system/uploads/
attachment_data/file/1001066/Admissions_
priority_for_children_adopted_from_state_
care_outside_of_England.pdf
Ability, aptitude and banding tests
■ If you are applying to a secondary school that
uses banding within its criteria, your child will
be required to take a test. Please contact the
school directly for further details on banding test
arrangements.
■ If you are thinking of applying to a secondary
school that tests a child for ability/aptitude for
the purposes of admission, you must ensure that
you register your child for the test before each
school’s published deadline and you must also
submit your child’s online admissions application
by 31 October 2023. Please check each school’s
website or contact the school directly for
further information about their test date and
arrangements.
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Supplementary Information Form (SIF)
■ Some schools need to collect information that is
not included on the admission application. They
request this information using a supplementary
information form (SIF). The school will use the
information you provide by comparing it against
their published admissions criteria. For example,
a faith school will require evidence of church
attendance.
■ You must complete a SIF if the school you have
listed as one of your preferences requires this.
Please view the individual school’s page within
this brochure to check if a SIF is required.
■ The SIF will be available from the school and must
be completed, signed and returned directly to the
school. Please check the individual deadline date
for returning the SIF with each school.
■ Where a SIF is required alongside an admission
application, your application may be invalid or
your chance of a place reduced unless both the
forms have been completed and received at the
correct addresses by the closing dates for each.
When can I start applying online?
■ You can start applying online from
1 September 2023 at www.southwark.gov.
uk/schooladmissions
■ If you do not have a computer at home or do
not have internet access, Southwark Council
libraries offer free access to the internet.
Please visit www.southwark.gov.uk/libraries
or call Southwark Council’s customer service
centre on 020 7525 5000 for further information
on your local library and the services it offers.
How do I apply online?
Online school admission applications are quick and
easy to do. Follow the steps below and you’re
ready to start your child’s online application.
STEP 1
■ To apply online go to www.southwark.gov.uk/
schooladmissions
■ Click on
■ You will be taken to
the eAdmissions webpage
■ When you first use the eAdmissions website you
also have the option to download it as an app to
your device by following the instructions.
STEP 2
What to do if:
– This is the first time you are applying online
using eAdmissions; or
– You have not used your eAdmissions account
within the last three years
■ If you have used your eAdmissions account
within the last three years to apply for a school
place for any of your children you do not need to
register again. Please go to Step 3.
■ If this is the first time you are applying for a
school place on the eAdmissions website, you
must register to apply online. Additionally, if you
have not used your eAdmissions account within
the last three years, you must register again as
your account will have been deleted. The person
registering must have parental responsibility for the
child and they must both live at the same address
that has been stated on the online application.
■ You will need an email address to register. Don’t
worry if you do not have an email address.
You can sign up for a free email account by
reading our leaflet ‘Registering for an email
account’ which can be requested from the
school admissions team by email at schools.
■ We recommend that applicants use GoogleMail
if possible. However, if you already have an email
address you should set your spam/junk mail filter
to ‘Standard’ so that emails from eAdmissions
go straight to your inbox. You should also
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occasionally check your spam/junk email folder
to make sure that messages from eAdmissions
are not sent there by mistake.
■ You can also sign up to get notifications
either by text message or by downloading the
‘ParentComms’ mobile app.
■ You will need to click on the ‘First time visitors‘
box. Once you have registered, you will be
asked to create your own password. Once your
password has been entered, please review the
privacy policies before ticking the box and then
click ‘Create‘.
■ You will then be sent an email with your user
name and instructions which you must follow to
validate your email address.
■ You can then choose whether to log in to the
eAdmissions website to start your application or
set up security questions for your account. We
strongly recommend that you do set security
questions as this helps to confirm your identity
should you forget your password and can be
used to recover access to your eAdmissions
account.
Please keep your user name and password
safe as you will need these same details
to log in to make any future online
applications and to see the outcome of
your application.
STEP 3
What to do if you have applied for a school
place using your eAdmissions account within
the last three years
■ On the home page click on the ‘Returning
visitors’ box and enter your user name and
password.
■ If you have forgotten your user name or
password click on the ‘Forgotten your user
name or password?’ link and follow the
instructions. Your password can be re-sent to
you by text message or to the email address you
used when you first registered (please check your
spam/junk folder as it may have been sent there).
■ Once you log in to your account, you must check
if any of your details e.g. your address, email or
phone numbers have changed and update them.
You can do this by clicking on the ‘My Account’
box. Once any necessary changes have been
made, you must click ‘Save‘ to confirm that your
details are correct.
STEP 4
Completing the application
■ Once you have logged in, you will be directed to
your home page.
■ If you can see your child’s name on your home
page, click on ‘Start new application’ below
the child’s name. This will only be available for
children whose date of birth falls within a relevant
age range. You should check your child’s existing
details and click ‘Save and continue’ to proceed
with your application.
■ If your child’s name is not displayed, click on the
‘Start application’ button. You will then be
directed to the ‘Child details’ page where you
must enter the child’s details for whom you are
making the application.
■ You must also select your child’s current school/
nursery from the drop down list. If your child’s
school/nursery is not listed on the drop down
list, you must manually type it into the text box
provided.
■ Once complete, click on ‘Save and continue’ to
proceed with the application.
■ Each page on your screen will explain what you
need to do and you can click on the ‘i’ icon for
further information.
■ You must select the school you want for your first
preference from the drop down list. You can apply
for up to six schools which you must select and list
in the order you prefer them. Please ensure that the
correct school is selected especially when there are
other schools with a similar name in the borough.
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■ Click on ‘Add school’ to add further schools to
your application. When you have finished adding
schools click on ‘Confirm selection’.
■ It is your responsibility to check that your online
application is fully completed and that all details
are entered correctly. Failure to tick certain
boxes, e.g. the sibling box, the looked after
children box, or the social/medical box, will mean
that your application will not be considered
under these criteria.
■ If you have ticked the ‘social/medical’ box
or the ‘looked after/previously looked after/
internationally adopted previously looked
after child’ box, you must upload additional
supporting documents as attachments with your
online application. Please see pages 11 and 12
for further information on the types of evidence
required.
■ If you are providing additional supporting
documentation you must upload this as an
attachment with your online application before
11.59pm on 31 October 2023. Please do not
post or email supporting documentation as
we will not be able to accept these. If you do
not provide sufficient supporting documentation
your child may not be considered under the
relevant criteria.
STEP 5
When and how do I submit the application?
■ When you have completed your application you
must submit it by 11.59pm on 31 October
2023. The online application will not be deemed
as on time if it is received after this time and
date.
■ Use the ‘Submit Application’ button to submit
your application.
■ After you have submitted your online application
you should receive an email confirming that your
application has been submitted successfully.
The email will also include a unique application
reference number similar to this: 210-2024-09-E-
123456.
■ If you do not receive this email and an
application reference number it means your
application was not submitted successfully
and you must log in and click on the ‘Submit
application’ button again.
Southwark Council cannot accept
responsibility for applications and
supporting documents which are not
submitted by the closing date.
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Can I change my preferences once I
have submitted my application?
■ You can make changes to your online application
up until the closing date.
■ If you do go back and make further changes to
your application you must re-submit it by clicking
on ‘Submit application’ before the closing
date. Please also check your home page and click
on ‘Resubmit application’ for your most recent
changes to be recorded.
■ After the closing date Southwark Council’s
school admissions team will accept the last
submitted version of the application and you will
not be able to make any further changes to it.
What communications will I be sent?
The eAdmissions website will send you
various emails including:
■ An email with your user name asking you to
validate your email address.
■ An email with your application reference
number and the summary of your submitted
application.
■ An email reminder to submit any pending
applications both one week before and 24 hours
before the closing date. If you register less than
24 hours before the deadline you will not be sent
this email.
■ An email with the outcome of your online
application will be sent during the evening of
1 March 2024.
If you have registered your mobile phone
number to be part of the text messaging
service, eAdmissions will send you various
text messages including:
■ A text with your validation code.
■ A text confirming your user name.
■ A text reminder to submit any pending
applications about 24 hours before the closing
date. If you register less than 24 hours before the
deadline you will not be sent this text.
■ A text with the application reference number
of your submitted application.
■ A text to inform you that the outcome of your
application is available to view online. You
will not be sent the outcome of your online
application by text message.
If you feel you may need further help and advice
in completing an online application please contact
your child’s current primary school who may be
able to support you.
For any further school admissions information or advice, please email the
school admissions team at [email protected].uk
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What happens after the closing date?
How the decision to offer a school
place is made
■ Each of the schools you have named as
preferences on your application will be
considered individually.
■ If you have listed any schools outside of
Southwark, we will send your preferences to
those boroughs electronically.
■ All of Southwark’s secondary schools are non
community. Where a school has received more
applications than there are places available, the
governing body of each school applies their
oversubscription criteria and decides which
applicants are to be offered a school place. To
view a summary of each school’s oversubscription
criteria please view page 21 onwards.
■ Once each school has prioritised applications
based on their oversubscription criteria, they will
each provide a ranked list to Southwark Council’s
schools admissions team.
■ If more than one offer can be made from your
list of preferred schools, we will check your
application to see which one is ranked highest
and offer you that place. Any school listed as a
lower preference will be automatically withdrawn
so that these places can be offered to other
applicants.
■ Your child will only receive one offer of a school
place.
■ If your child is a Southwark resident and it is not
possible to offer them a school you have listed
as a preference, we will offer an alternative place
at a school with capacity. This is likely to be the
nearest Southwark school to the child’s home
which has a vacancy.
Offer of a school place
■ You will receive an email after 5pm on 1 March
2024 which will provide information on what
to do next. You will also be able to view the
outcome of your application on the eAdmissions
website during the evening of 1 March 2024.
■ Application results will not be provided over the
telephone.
■ Please note that the offer of a school place is
conditional until proof of your address has been
confirmed by the school.
■ Original copies of the following will be required:
– Child benefit documentation, or if you are no
longer eligible to receive child benefit, a letter
from the HMRC confirming that you were
previously in receipt of child benefit
– Council tax bill
– One other proof of address, e.g. TV licence,
bank statement, credit/store card statement
Respond to your offer of a
school place
• Your child’s offer will be automatically accepted if
you are a Southwark resident and their details will
be forwarded to the allocated school after
15 March 2024.
• This offer of a school place will remain available
unless you notify us of any other suitable
alternative arrangement for education that has
been made for your child. You must notify the
school admissions team by email at schools.
[email protected].uk and include
your unique application reference number by
15 March 2024 so that another child may be
offered the place.
If you are not offered a school of
your preference
Waiting lists
■ If it has not been possible to offer a place at any
Southwark schools named as a higher preference
on your application, your child’s name will
automatically be added to their waiting lists.
■ You may also ask for your child’s name to be
added to the waiting list of any out of borough
schools listed on your application. Please contact
the local authority the school is located in for
further information.
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■ The school admissions code requires admission
authorities to hold their waiting list strictly in order
of the priorities of their published oversubscription
criteria. If your child’s name is added to a school’s
waiting list, their position may go up or down
the list depending on whether any late applicants
have been added and how the oversubscription
criteria applies to these children (i.e. if a late
applicant meets a higher criterion than others
already on the list, they will be given a higher
waiting list position). This then ensures that if
a vacancy arises at a school at any time, the
oversubscription criteria is used to determine
which child is offered a place from the waiting list.
■ Southwark Council’s school admissions team
hold waiting lists for all Southwark schools until
10 July 2024. After this date, waiting lists will be
returned to each school and they will maintain
it for a minimum of one term (until at least 31
December 2024). We will contact you should a
place become available at your preferred school.
■ If a conditional offer made from a waiting list
is not accepted within five working days it will
be withdrawn and offered to the next child on
the list.
■ If you change address whilst on a waiting list,
evidence of the new address will be required
when measuring for the home to school distance
criterion.
Appeals
■ You have the right to appeal to an independent
appeal panel against the decision not to offer
your child a place at a preferred school. The
email containing the outcome of your child’s
application will also include information about
how to appeal.
■ You will need to contact each school directly
to request their individual appeal form and
for further information on the deadline for
submitting your appeal paper work.
■ For further information about the appeals
process please visit www.southwark.gov.uk/
schooladmissions or by obtaining a copy of
the School Admissions Appeals Code from the
Department for Education (DfE), contact details
on page 51.
Late applications
■ If you are making a late application between
1 November 2023 and 19 August 2024, you
must complete and submit an online application
at www.eadmissions.org.uk Please see page 11
for information on how to apply online.
■ If you are making a late application after 19 August
2024, you must apply for an in year place for your
child, as the online application system will no longer
be available. You can find further information about
the in year admissions process at www.southwark.
gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-
admissions/in-year-admissions
■ All late applications received after 31 October 2023
(except those regarded as exceptional circumstance)
will not be considered for a school place until after
the initial offer of places on 1 March 2024.
■ However, Southwark Council’s school admissions
team can accept a late application as on
time where it considers there are exceptional
circumstances. You will need to notify the school
admissions team by email at schools.admissions@
southwark.gov.uk if you are submitting a late
application under exceptional circumstances,
providing your reasons and any supporting
documents so that they can be considered.
■ Only late applications submitted between
1 November 2023 and 12 December 2023
may be considered under the exceptional
circumstance category.
■ Late applicants will receive their child’s offer of a
school place by email.
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Change of address
■ If your child’s home address has changed after
submitting your application but before the
secondary application deadline of 31 October
2023, you must update your child’s online
application with their new home address
immediately. Please ensure that you re-submit
the application once you have amended your
child’s home address so that the change can be
recorded.
■ If your child’s home address has changed after
31 October 2023, you must complete and
return a ‘Change of address’ form by email to
Southwark Council’s school admissions team
immediately. You can download the form at
www.southwark.gov.uk/schooladmissions.
You can also request the form from the
school admissions team by email at schools.
[email protected].uk. Please note,
once we receive the completed ‘Change of
address’ form, your child’s new home address
will be updated on their application after 1
March 2024.
■ Once your child’s application has been updated
with their new home address, the school will
then need to process the application again in
order to apply their oversubscription criteria.
Important information
If the council or an admission authority has reason to suspect
that a family does not live at the address stated, we will carry out
an investigation. Should we discover that a parent is making a
fraudulent claim the offer of a place will be withdrawn.
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Southwark Information, Advice and Support team (SIAS)
Special educational needs and disability and school preference advice
The SIAS team provides parents and young people
access to confidential and impartial information,
advice and support so that they can make informed
decisions related to education and pathways
to employment. This is achieved by working in
partnership with parents and young people,
providing information, guidance and training,
working with relevant agencies and ensuring
parents’ and young people’s views influence local
policy and practice.
What you can expect from the team:
■ A response to enquiries by phone, email or letter
within five working days
■ Our telephone line will be open between 9am
and 5pm, or if the phone is busy you will be
able to leave a message on the confidential
answer phone
■ Regular sessions held during term time where
parents can make an appointment or drop in to
meet them to discuss education, health or social
care issues
■ Annual secondary transfer events and information
sessions held for parents and young people
■ Information sessions held for parents and young
people
■ Advice and support for parents and young
people with admissions for primary and
secondary school
Southwark Information, Advice and Support Team (SIAS)
This service is free to all parents and young people who live in
Southwark where a child or young person is aged 0 to 25 years
with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
020 7525 3104
Special educational needs and disabilities team
Further information on the admissions process for children with
education, health and care plans (EHCP) can be obtained by contacting
Southwark Council’s special educational needs and disabilites
team directly.
020 7525 4278
www.localoffer.southwark.gov.uk
Southwark’s Local Offer provides information about the
services and opportunities available locally to children,
young people and their families.
Please visit us at www.localoffer.southwark.gov.uk
020 7525 3104
www.localoffer.southwark.gov.uk
@localofferswk
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The schools
The schools
The published admission numbers
(PAN) and information stated on each
school’s page relate to the 2024/25
academic year and are correct at the
time of publication. However, the PANs
may be subject to change.
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Schools at a glance
Name of school School type DfE
code
Gender Published
admissions
number 2024
Applications
received for
2023 intake
Sixth
form
Supplementary
form (SIF)
Specialism
Ark All Saints Academy Church of England academy 210/
4001
Mixed 120 298
N/A
Ark Globe Academy Academy 210/
6912
Mixed 140*
(see page 23)
385
Maths and
performing arts
Ark Walworth Academy Academy 210/
6909
Mixed 180 419
Arts and social sciences,
medical pathways, elite
university coaching
and apprenticeship
opportunities
Bacon’s College Church of England academy 210/
4005
Mixed 180 614
N/A
Haberdashers' Borough Academy Free school academy 210/
4006
Mixed 180 610
N/A
Harris Academy Bermondsey Academy 210/
6907
Girls 180 327
N/A
Harris Academy Peckham Academy 210/
6906
Mixed 180 204
N/A
Harris Boys’ Academy East Dulwich Academy 210/
6913
Boys 150 439
Sport and enterprise
Harris Girls’ Academy East Dulwich Academy 210/
6908
Girls 150 503
(mixed
intake)
(medical/social
applicants only)
Sport, medical sciences
and enterprise
Kingsdale Foundation School Academy 210/
4265
Mixed 420 2,782
(scholarship
applicants only)
Maths and performing
arts
Notre Dame RC Girls’ School Roman Catholic academy 210/
5404
Girls 124 179
Languages
Sacred Heart Catholic School Roman Catholic academy 210/
5405
Mixed 120 741
N/A
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Name of school School type DfE
code
Gender Published
admissions
number 2024
Applications
received for
2023 intake
Sixth
form
Supplementary
form (SIF)
Specialism
South Bank University Academy Academy 210/
4002
Mixed 150 230
Science, Technology,
Engineering and Maths
(STEM) with the Arts
(STEAM)
St Michael’s Catholic College Catholic academy 210/
5403
Mixed 150 696
Business and enterprise
and modern foreign
languages
St Saviour’s and St Olave’s School Church of England 210/
4680
Girls 125 312
Science
St Thomas the Apostle School and
Sixth Form College
Roman Catholic 210/
5402
Boys 152 450
Maths and computing
The Charter School Bermondsey
(formerly Compass School Southwark)
Free school academy 210/
4000
Mixed 110 257
N/A
The Charter School North Dulwich Academy 210/
4318
Mixed 192 1,161
(pupil premium
applicants only)
N/A
The Charter School East Dulwich Free school academy 210/
4003
Mixed 240 1,033
N/A
The City of London Academy
(Southwark)
Academy 210/
6905
Mixed 240 802
(information
technology
specialism
applicants only)
Information technology
and sport
* Ark Globe Academy - Please note, the published admissions number of 140 relates to the number of places available to external applicants only. As
Ark Globe Academy is an all through school, an additional 60 places are reserved for internal pupils who are transferring from year 6 in to year 7 at
the Academy. If fewer than 60 of the Academy’s own year 6 pupils transfer into year 7, additional external pupils will be admitted until year 7 meets
its capacity of 200.
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Church of England academy (mixed)
Ark All Saints Academy
Headteacher: Ms Lucy Frame
DfE number: 210/4001
Wyndham Road, SE5 0UB
020 7450 5959
www.arkallsaintsacademy.org
Total wheelchair access
Age range: 11 to 16
Published admissions number: 120
Nearest station: Oval
Bus routes: 68, 185, 436, P5, 12, 45, 35, 40,
42, 148, 171, 176, 468 and 36
Supplementary information form
required: No
Specialisms: n/a
Oversubscription criteria 2024 (summary), contact academy for full criteria
Where the number of applications for admission is greater than the published admissions number, after the
admission of pupils with an education, health and care plan or a statement of special educational needs
where Ark All Saints Academy is named on the plan or statement, the criteria will be applied in the order in
which they are set out below:
1. Looked after children and previously looked after children who ceased to be so because they were adopted
(or became subject to a child arrangement/residence/special guardianship order), including internationally
adopted previously looked after children
2. Children of staff who have been recruited to a post at the school where there is a demonstrable skills shortage.
Ark Schools must approve the designation of such posts to confirm the staff members’ eligibility under this
criterion. Priority will be limited to one place for each form of entry in any year (i.e. four places in each four
form year group)
3. Children who at the time of admission have a sibling who already attends the school (for this purpose,
sibling means a whole, half or step sibling resident at the same address)
4. Children of staff in the school who have been employed at the academy for two or more years at the time
the application is submitted. Ark Schools must approve the principal’s decision to allocate places to staff
under this criterion. Priority will be limited to one place for each form of entry in any year (i.e. four places in
each four form year group)
5. Distance measurement by a straight line route between the child’s home and the main entrance to the
school. A child’s home will be the address at which the child normally resides and which has been notified to
the academy and other relevant agencies as being the child’s normal place of residence
Tie breaker:
If Ark Schools is unable to distinguish between applicants using the oversubscription criteria, places will be
offered via a random draw.
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Academy (mixed)
Ark Globe Academy
Executive Principal: Mr Matt Jones OBE
DfE number: 210/6912
Harper Road, SE1 6AF
020 7407 6877
www.arkglobe.org
Total wheelchair access
Age range: 4 to 18 (sixth form – yes)
Published admissions number: 140*
Nearest stations: Borough, Elephant
and Castle
Bus routes: 1, 21, 63, 172, 188, 453, 53,
168, 42 and 363
Supplementary information form
required: No
Specialisms: Maths and performing arts
Oversubscription criteria 2024 (summary), contact academy for full criteria
If the number of applications received is greater than the number of spaces available, places will be
allocated according to the oversubscription criteria below:
1. ‘Looked After Children’ and children who have previously been a ‘Looked After Child’ but immediately
following this became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order or special guardianship order,
including those who appear (to Ark Schools) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be
in state care as a result of being adopted.
2. Children of staff at the school where there is a demonstrable skill shortage. Priority will be limited to one
place for each form of entry in any year (e.g. two places in each two form year group).
3. Children who, at the time of admission, have a sibling who attends the school. For this purpose, “sibling”
means a whole, half or step-sibling or an adopted child resident at the same address.
4. Children of staff in the school who have been employed at the school for two or more years at the time the
application is submitted. Priority will be limited to one place for each form of entry in any year (e.g. two places
in each two form year group).
5. Distance measurement by a straight line route. A child’s home will be the address at which the child normally
resides and which has been notified to the academy and other relevant agencies as being the child’s
normal place of residence.
This school keeps a waiting list to fill any casual vacancies occurring if students leave during the academic
year or withdraw from a place that has been offered.
Pupils in the Ark Globe Academy Primary School have an automatic place in the secondary school if they
wish to transfer.
* Please note, the published admissions number of 140 relates to the number of places available
to external applicants only. As Ark Globe Academy is an all through school, an additional 60
places are reserved for internal pupils who are transferring from year 6 in to year 7 at the
Academy. If fewer than 60 of the Academy’s own year 6 pupils transfer into year 7, additional
external pupils will be admitted until year 7 meets its capacity of 200.
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The schools
Academy (mixed)
Ark Walworth Academy
Principal: Jessica West
DfE number: 210/6909
Shorncliffe Road, SE1 5UJ
020 7450 9570
www.walworthacademy.org
Total wheelchair access
Age range: 11 to 18 (sixth form – yes)
Published admissions number: 180
Nearest station: Elephant and Castle
Bus routes: 21, 53, 63, 78, 144, 168, 172,
363, 415, 453 (Old Kent Road), 42 and 343
(Thurlow Street)
Supplementary information form
required: No
Specialism: Arts and social sciences, medical
pathways, elite university coaching and
apprenticeship opportunities
Oversubscription criteria 2024 (summary), contact academy for full criteria
Where the number of applications for admission is greater than the admissions number and after the
admission of pupils with an education, health and care plan or a statement of special educational needs
where the academy is named on the plan or statement, the criteria will be applied in the following order:
1. Looked after children or previously looked after children who ceased to be so because they were adopted
(or become subject to a child arrangement/residence/special guardianship order), including internationally
adopted previously looked after children
2. Children of staff at the school where there is a demonstrable skill shortage
3. Children who have a sibling who already attends the school and who will continue to do so on the date of
admission (for this purpose siblings means a whole, half or step brother or step sister resident at the same
address)
4. Children of staff in the school – where there is no demonstrable skill shortage, priority may be given where
the academy is oversubscribed to a child of a person who will have been employed in the academy for two
or more years at the time the application is made
5. Distance measurement by a straight line route. A child’s home will be the address at which the child normally
resides and which has been notified to the academy and other relevant agencies as being the child’s normal
place of residence
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The schools
Church of England academy (mixed)
Bacon’s College
– part of United Learning Trust
Headteacher: Mr James Wilson
DfE number: 210/4005
Timber Pond Road, SE16 6AT
020 7237 1928
www.baconscollege.co.uk
schooloffi[email protected]
Total wheelchair access
Age range: 11 to 18 (sixth form – yes)
Published admissions number: 180
Nearest station: Canada Water
Bus routes: 1, 47, 188, 199, 225 and 381
Supplementary information form
required: No
Specialisms: N/A
Oversubscription criteria 2024 (summary), contact academy for full criteria
Bacon’s College operates banding in order to secure a comprehensive intake with an equal number of
children from each band. Places are allocated equally across five bands which are determined by banding
tests conducted by Bacon’s College in the autumn of year 6.
In the event of oversubscription and after places have been allocated to children with an education, health
and care plan or a statement of special educational needs, the remaining places within each band will be
allocated in the following order of priority:
1. Looked after children and previously looked after children who ceased to be so because they were adopted
(or became subject to a child arrangement/ residence or special guardianship order), including internationally
adopted previously looked after children
2. Children who, on the date of their proposed admission, will have a sibling who will then be a pupil at Bacon’s
College
3. Children of qualifying members of staff (including children who are adopted or formally fostered)
4. Children living at a permanent address south of the River Thames with a South East London (SE) or South
West London (SW) postcode on the basis of their proximity to the College – closest first. The distance from
each applicant’s home to the main entrance of the College is measured using the shortest straight line route
5. Children living in any other postal area on the basis of their proximity to the College – closest first. The
distance from each applicant’s home to the main entrance of the College is measured using the shortest
straight line route
If after applying the process set out above there are more candidates than there are places and it is not
possible to differentiate between them on the basis of the criteria at 1 to 5 and in the event that any
applicants live equidistant from the College, applicants will be chosen at random by a person independent
of the College.
Children who apply and then do not attend to take the banding test, unless they have an Education Health
and Care Plan or are Looked After Children, will be considered for a place after all those children who have
taken the test.
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The schools
Free school academy (mixed)
Haberdashers’ Borough Academy
Headteacher: Mr Declan Jones
DfE number: 210/4006
94B Southwark Bridge Road, SE1 0EX
020 3764 1321
www.habsborough.org.uk
Total wheelchair access
Age range: 11- 18 (sixth form opening in
September 2024)
Published admissions number: 180
Nearest stations: Borough, Southwark,
Waterloo East and London Bridge
Bus routes: 344, 381 and RV1
Supplementary information form
required: No
Specialisms: N/A
Oversubscription criteria 2024 (summary), contact academy for full criteria
If the school is oversubscribed, first priority will be given to children with an education, health and care
plan or statement of special educational needs naming the school followed by children who meet the
following criteria, in priority order:
1. Looked after children (LAC) and children who were previously looked after (PLAC) but immediately after
being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order.
Children as internationally adopted previously looked after children (IAPLAC)
2. Children with exceptional medical or social needs
3. Siblings of pupils attending the school at the time the application is received
4. Pupils who live nearest to the school on the basis of a straight line home to Academy distance
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Academy (girls)
Harris Academy Bermondsey
Principal: Gizle Landman
DfE number: 210/6907
55 Southwark Park Road, SE16 3TZ
020 7237 9316
www.harrisbermondsey.org.uk
Partial wheelchair access
(ground floor only)
Age range: 11 to 18 (sixth form – yes)
Published admissions number: 180
Nearest stations: Bermondsey, Elephant and
Castle and London Bridge
Bus routes: 1, 42, 53, 63, 78, 168, 172, 363,
381, 453 and P12
Supplementary information form
required: No
Specialisms: N/A
After the admission of pupils with an education, health and care plan where the academy is named on the
plan, applicants will be considered for admission in accordance with the criteria below:
1. Looked after children in public care and previously looked after children who ceased to be so because they
were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangement/residence or special guardianship order), including
internationally adopted previously looked after children
2. Students for whom admission to the academy is essential because of significant medical/social needs. All
applications under this criterion must be supported with relevant written evidence from a doctor or social
worker
3. Students whose siblings currently attend the academy and who will continue to do so on the date of
admission
4. Girls who are in attendance at Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park
5. Proximity of students’ permanent address to the academy using straight line, computer calculated
measurements
Oversubscription criteria 2024 (summary), contact academy for full criteria
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Academy (mixed)
Harris Academy Peckham
Principal: Ms C Bergin
DfE number: 210/6906
112 Peckham Road, SE15 5DZ
020 7703 4417
www.harrispeckham.org.uk
Total wheelchair access
Age range: 11 to 16
Published admissions number: 180
Nearest station: Peckham Rye
Bus routes: 12, 36, 171, 343 and 345
Supplementary information form
required: No
Specialisms: N/A
Oversubscription criteria 2024 (summary), contact academy for full criteria
We will offer a place to students whose education, health and care plan or statement of special
educational need specifically names Harris Academy Peckham.
If there are more applicants than the number of places available, the following oversubscription criteria
will be applied:
1. Looked after children and previously looked after children who ceased to be so because they were adopted
(or became subject to a child arrangement/residence or special guardianship order), including internationally
adopted previously looked after children
2. Students for whom it is essential that they be admitted to the academy because of significant medical or
social needs. This must be supported by written professional evidence from a doctor or social worker
3. Siblings (including half, step, foster and adopted) who are on roll at the academy at the time of admission
and who will be living with the student at the same permanent address on their date of entry at the
academy
4. Students who are in attendance at Harris Primary Academy, Peckham Park and Harris Primary Free School,
Peckham
5. Proximity of the child’s permanent address to the school – closest first. The distance which determines how
close a student lives to the academy is the straight line measurement from the student’s permanent home
address to the main entrance of the academy
Tie-breaker
If at the end of the process two or more applicants are tied for last place and it is not possible to decide
who is allocated the place using the criteria above, the place will be decided by random allocation,
independently verified
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The schools
Academy (boys)
Harris Boys’ Academy East
Dulwich
Executive Principal: Peter Groves
Head of Academy: Chris Brett
DfE number: 210/6913
Peckham Rye, SE22 0AT
020 8299 5300
www.harrisdulwichboys.org.uk
Total wheelchair access
Age range: 11 to 18 (sixth form – yes)
Published admissions number: 150
Nearest stations: Peckham Rye and East
Dulwich
Bus routes: 63, 363, 12 and P3
Supplementary information form
required: No
Specialisms: Sport and Enterprise
Oversubscription criteria 2024 (summary), contact academy for full criteria
The Harris Boys’ Academy East Dulwich, will consider all applications for places from boys. Where fewer than
150 applications are received, the academy will offer places to all those who have applied.
Where the number of applications for admission is greater than the published admissions number and
after the admission of pupils with an education, health and care plan or a statement of special educational
needs where the academy is named on the plan or statement, applications will be considered against the
following criteria and ranked in each group:
1. Looked after boys and previously looked after boys who ceased to be so because they were adopted (or
became subject to a child arrangement/ residence or special guardianship order), including internationally
adopted previously looked after boys
2. Boys for whom it is essential that they be admitted to the academy because of significant medical or social
needs
3. Boys who, on the date of their proposed admission, will have a brother who will then be a student at Harris
Boys’ Academy East Dulwich. A student’s brother is defined as a natural or adopted brother or half brother
who will be living permanently with the student at the same address on the date of their entry to the
academy
4. Nearest to the academy, as calculated by straight line distance from the students home to the front door of
the academy
Tie-breaker
If it is not possible to differentiate between two applicants on the basis of criteria 1 to 4, places will be
allocated by drawing lots. Any such drawing of lots will be independently verified.
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Academy (girls)
Harris Girls’ Academy East
Dulwich
Headteacher: Jo Young
DfE number: 210/6908
Homestall Road, SE22 0NR
020 7732 2276
www.harrisdulwichgirls.org.uk
Partial wheelchair access
Age range: 11 to 18 (sixth form – yes, mixed
intake)
Published admissions number: 150
Nearest station: Peckham Rye
Bus routes: 484 and 343
Supplementary information form
required: Yes (for those applying under the
medical/social category only)
Specialisms: Medical sciences, enterprise
and sport
Oversubscription criteria 2024 (summary), contact academy for full criteria
Applications for children with an education, health and care plan or a statement of special educational
needs are considered under a separate process.
In the event of oversubscription the following criteria will apply:
1. Looked after children and previously looked after children, including internationally adopted previously
looked after children.
2. Children with an exceptional social and/or medical need, or who have a close family member with an
exceptional social and/or medical need. For inclusion in this category, either the child or a close family
member living with the child at the child’s home address must have an exceptional social and/or medical
need which means that only Harris Girls’ Academy East Dulwich is suitable for the child to attend and no
other local school is suitable, supported by an appropriate professional. Applications in this category must be
accompanied by a completed ‘Exceptional Social and/or Medical Need’ supplementary information form.
3. Children with a sibling at the academy in years 7 to 11. For inclusion in this category, the sibling must
attend the academy in years 7 to 11 at the time of application/the application closing date and at the time
the applicant child is admitted.
For the purpose of this category, a ‘sibling’ is a full sibling (sharing both
parents), a half sibling (sharing one parent), an adopted sibling, a long term foster sibling (i.e. not a
temporary placement), a step sibling (one child’s parent married to the other child’s parent), or a child of
their parent’s cohabiting partner. In all cases, the sibling must live at the child’s home address as part of
the same core family unit.
4. All other children. This category will include all children who do not fall into any of the oversubscription
categories.
Tie breaker
Where there are more applications than places remaining in any of the oversubscription categories, the
order in which places will be allocated will be determined by the distance between the child’s home
address and the academy, with those living nearest receiving highest priority.
Distance will be measured in a straight line from the child’s home address to the academy’s admission
nodal point which is located on the corner of the junction between Homestall Road and Peckham Rye.
Where two or more children live an equal distance from the academy the order in which places are
allocated will be determined by random allocation supervised by someone who is independent of the
academy.
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Academy (mixed)
academy converter mainstream
Kingsdale Foundation School
Headteacher: Mr S H Morrison
DfE number: 210/4265
Alleyn Park, SE21 8SQ
020 8670 7575
www.kingsdalefoundationschool.org.uk
Partial wheelchair access
Age range: 11 to 19 (sixth form – yes)
Published admissions number: 420
Nearest stations: West Dulwich, Sydenham
Hill and Gipsy Hill
Bus routes: 3, 122, 157, 201, 202, 227, 249,
363, 322, 410, 417, 450, P4 and P13
Supplementary information form
required: Yes (scholarship applicants only)
Specialisms: Maths and performing arts
Oversubscription criteria 2024 (summary), contact academy for full criteria
If there are more applicants than the number of places available, the following oversubscription criteria
will be applied.
Applicants will be placed in one of three ability bands according to their test scores, including those with
an education, health and care plan that names the school, in accordance with the School Admissions
Code 2021. Places within each band will be allocated in the following order of priority:
1. Children in public care (looked after children) or children who were looked after but ceased to be so because
they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangement/residence or special guardianship order) i.e.
previously looked after or internationally adopted previously looked after children
2. Children who satisfy our scholarship criteria based on aptitude for music or sport i.e. 15 per cent of the
number of students on roll per year group. Please refer to scholarship oversubscription criteria for more
information
3. Children who will have brothers or sisters attending the school at their time of entry
4. Children of members of staff where the member of staff has been employed permanently at the school for
two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made and will still be
employed by the school on the date of admission
5. Where professional evidence indicates that there are particular psychological, medical or social needs which
the school’s learning support faculty agrees only Kingsdale has the capability of addressing or meeting and
significant difficulties would arise were the applicant to attend a different school
6. Random allocation within each ability band. This process will be supervised by a person not employed by the
school or independent of the school
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Roman Catholic academy
Notre Dame RC Girls’ School
Headteacher: Ms B Byrne BA, MEd,
HDip, NPHQ
DfE number: 210/5404
118 St George’s Road, SE1 6EX
020 7261 1121
www.notredame.southwark.sch.uk
office@notredame.southwark.sch.uk
Partial wheelchair access
Age range: 11 to 16 (sixth form – students
have priority of place at St Francis Xavier Sixth
Form College)
Published admissions number: 124
Nearest stations: Lambeth North, Elephant
and Castle, Southwark and Waterloo East
Bus routes: 1, 3, 10, 12, 44, 45, 63, 68, 109,
141, 151, 159, 171, 176, 177, 184, 188, 344,
453, 468, C10 and X68
Supplementary information form
required: Yes
Oversubscription criteria 2024 (summary), contact school for full criteria
Where the number of applications exceeds 124, the governors will offer places using the criteria in the
order stated below:
1. Looked after Catholic girls or looked after girls in the care of Catholic families, looked after Catholic girls who
have been adopted or who have become the subject of a residence or guardianship order and Catholic girls
who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in
state care outside of England as a result of being adopted
2. Baptised Roman Catholic girls. Evidence of baptism will be required. Applications in this category will then be
placed within the following sub categories, based on the strength of evidence to the faith as demonstrated
by the level of the family’s mass attendance and whether the applicant attends a feeder primary school (see
table 1 at page 35)
3. Girls who are catechumens or candidates – evidence will be required
4. Looked after girls, looked after girls who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a residence
or guardianship order and girls who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of
England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted
5. Girls who are baptised members of an Orthodox Christian Church. Evidence of baptism will be required
6. Girls who are members of other Christian denominations that are part of Churches Together in England.
To demonstrate membership, applicants will need to provide evidence of baptism (where applicable) and
evidence from the priest or minister of a designated place of worship
7. Girls who are members of other Christian denominations who are not affiliated to Churches Together in
England. To demonstrate membership, applicants will need to provide evidence of baptism (where applicable)
and evidence from the priest or minister of a designated place of worship
8. Girls of other faiths whose membership to that faith can be confirmed by a priest, minister or religious leader
of a designated place of worship
9. Any other girls
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In all categories the school expects parents to support the ethos of the school (values, uniform and discipline).
The following order of priorities will be applied when applications within any of the above categories or
sub categories exceed the places available and it is necessary to decide between applications.
i.
The attendance of a sister or sisters at the school at the time of admission (natural sisters, step sisters,
adopted and foster sisters). This does not include other relatives e.g. cousins.
ii.
Exceptional social, medical or pastoral need of the child which can be met most appropriately at this school.
iii. Age of child at baptism.
iv. Distance from home to school. Places will be offered to girls living nearest the school using a straight
line measurement from the front door of the applicant home to the main gate of the school.
Table 1. Baptised Roman Catholic girls
Baptism Sunday mass attendance Primary school
a Baptised Weekly Feeder school
b Baptised Weekly Other school
c Baptised One or more times each month Feeder school
d Baptised One or more times each month Other school
e Baptised Less than monthly Feeder school
f Baptised Less than monthly Other school
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Catholic academy (mixed)
academy converter mainstream
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Headteacher: Richard Lansiquot BA Hons,
NPQH
DfE number: 210/5405
Camberwell New Road, SE5 0RP
020 7274 6844
www.sacredheart.southwark.sch.uk
office@sacredheart.southwark.sch.uk
Partial wheelchair access
Age range: 11 to 18
Published admissions number: 120
Nearest stations: Denmark Hill, Oval and
Elephant and Castle
Bus routes: 36, 185 and 436
Supplementary information form
required: Yes
Specialisms: N/A
Oversubscription criteria 2024 (summary), contact academy for full criteria
Whenever there are more applications than places available, priority will be given to baptised Catholic
applicants in accordance with the oversubscription criteria listed below.
1. Looked after Catholic children and all previously looked after Catholic children, including those children
(who appear to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in
state care as a result of being adopted
2. Children who, together with one or both parents, are baptised, practising members of the Catholic Church
and who attend one of the following local Catholic feeder primary schools: St Joseph’s Junior, Camberwell;
English Martyrs’, Walworth; St James the Great, Peckham; St Francis, Peckham; St Francesca Cabrini, Honor
Oak; St Anthony’s, East Dulwich; St George’s Cathedral and Southwark; St Helen’s, Brixton; St Anne’s,
Vauxhall; and are resident in the Camberwell, Cathedral or Lambeth Deaneries
3. Children who, together with one or both parents, are baptised, practising members of the Catholic Church
and who attend one of the following local Catholic feeder primary schools: St Joseph’s Junior, Camberwell;
English Martyrs’, Walworth; St James the Great, Peckham; St Francis, Peckham; St Francesca Cabrini, Honor
Oak; St Anthony’s, East Dulwich; St George’s Cathedral and Southwark; St Helen’s, Brixton; St Anne’s,
Vauxhall; but who are not resident in the Camberwell, Cathedral or Lambeth Deaneries
4. Children, who together with one or both parents are baptised, practising members of the Catholic Church
and are resident in the Camberwell, Cathedral or Lambeth Deaneries
5. Children who are baptised members of the Catholic Church and are resident in the Camberwell, Cathedral
or Lambeth Deaneries
6. Children who are baptised members of the Catholic Church
7. Other looked after children, or previously looked after children who ceased to be so because they were
adopted (or become subject to a child arrangement/ residence/special guardianship order), including
internationally adopted previously looked after children
8. Children who are baptised members of Historic Eastern Churches
9. Children who are members of churches that are part of Churches Together in England
10. Any other applicants
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Where the offer of places to all the applicants in any of the categories listed previously would lead to
oversubscription, the following provisions will be applied in each of the previous categories in order of priority:
i.
The attendance of a brother(s) or sister(s) at the school at the time of admission.
ii. Pupils who are currently attending one of the following local Catholic feeder primary schools:
St Joseph’s Junior, Camberwell; English Martyrs’, Walworth; St James the Great, Peckham; St Francis,
Peckham; St Francesca Cabrini, Honor Oak; St Anthony’s, East Dulwich; St George’s Cathedral,
Southwark; St Helen’s, Brixton; St Anne’s, Vauxhall.
iii. The deaneries of the primary schools would be prioritised in the following order – Camberwell,
Cathedral and Lambeth.
iv. Exceptional social or medical need of the child, which can be most appropriately met at this school.
Written evidence (not more than a year old) from a professional such as a registered health worker,
doctor, social worker or priest must be provided. This should set out the particular reason why the
Sacred Heart School is the most suitable and the difficulties that would be caused if the child had to
attend another school.
v.
Where the offer of places to all the applicants in any of the sub categories listed above would still lead
to oversubscription, the places up to the admission number will be offered to those living nearest the
school using a straight line measurement from the front door of the applicant’s home to the main gate
of the school on Camberwell New Road.
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Academy (mixed)
South Bank University Academy
Headteacher: John Taylor
DfE number: 210/4002
Trafalgar Street, SE17 2TP
020 7277 3000
www.southbankua.org.uk
Total wheelchair access
Age range: 11 to 19 (sixth form – yes)
Published admissions number: 150
Nearest station: Elephant and Castle
Bus routes: 12,35,40,45,68,171,176 (East
Street, Walworth Road) 21, 53, 63, 353 (Old
Kent Road) 42 and 343 (East Street)
Supplementary information form
required: No
Specialisms: Science, Technology,
Engineering and Maths (STEM) with the Arts
(STEAM)
Oversubscription criteria 2024 (summary), contact academy for full criteria
Where the number of applications for admission is greater than the number of places available the
governors will apply the following oversubscription criteria. After the admission of pupils with an
education, health and care plan or a statement of special educational needs and where the academy is
named on the plan or statement, the criteria will be applied in the order in which they are set out below:
1. Looked after children and children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted
(or became subject to a child arrangement/residence/special guardianship order), including internationally
adopted previously looked after children
2. Children who are eligible for the pupil premium
3. Children for whom it is essential that they be admitted to the academy because of a significant medical or
social need
4. Siblings of pupils who will be registered pupils of the academy on the first day of term where the applicant
pupil would be joining the school
5. Children who live nearest to the school using a straight line measurement from the main entrance of the
academy to the main entrance of the child’s home. A child’s home is considered to be the child’s permanent
residence. If custody of a child is shared, the address given should be that of the parent or carer with whom
the child spends most of the school week
6. Children of staff employed for at least two years at the academy or recruited to meet a skills shortage
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Catholic academy (mixed)
St Michael’s Catholic College
Headteacher: Ms F Corcoran
DfE number: 210/5403
Llewellyn Street, SE16 4UN
020 7237 6432
www.stmichaelscollege.org.uk
Total wheelchair access
Age range: 11 to 18 (sixth form – yes)
Published admissions number: 150
Nearest stations: London Bridge,
Bermondsey, South Bermondsey, Tower
Gateway and Canada Water
Bus routes: 47, 188, 381 and C10
Supplementary information form
required: Yes
Specialisms: Business and enterprise and
modern foreign languages
Oversubscription criteria 2024 (summary), contact academy for full criteria
Where the number of applications exceeds 150, the governors will offer places using the following criteria
in the order stated:
1. Looked after Catholic children or looked after children in the care of Catholic families, previously looked
after Catholic children or previously looked after children in the care of Catholic families who ceased to be
so because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order) and
internationally adopted previously looked after Catholic children
2. Baptised Catholic children. Evidence of Baptism will be required. Applications in this category will then be
placed in sub categories, based on the level and length of the family’s Mass attendance on Sundays and
whether the applicant attends a feeder school. Evidence must be provided by the parent/guardian and be
endorsed by a priest at the church(es) where the family normally worship or have worshipped
3. Other looked after children or previously looked after children that ceased to be so because they were adopted (or
became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order) and internationally adopted previously looked
after children
4. Children enrolled in the catechumenate. Evidence of enrolment in the catechumenate or attendance at RCIC
programme will be required
5. Children who are members of Eastern Orthodox Churches. Evidence of Baptism will be required
6. Children of families who are members of other Christian denominations that are part of Churches Together
in England. Evidence of Baptism or dedication (where applicable) and confirmation of membership from a
priest or minister of a designated place of worship must be submitted
7. Children of other faiths and whose membership to that faith can be confirmed by a priest, minister or
religious leader of a designated place of worship
8. Any other children
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The following order of priorities will be applied in turn when applications within any of the categories
or subcategories (stated at page 40) exceed the places available and it is necessary to decide
between applications:
i. Attendance of a sibling on the college roll at the time of admission. Evidence of the relationship may
be required.
ii
. Exceptional social, medical or pastoral needs which can be met most appropriately at this college.
Strong and relevant written evidence must be provided by an appropriate professional authority
indicating why the college is most suitable (e.g. qualified medical practitioner, education welfare officer,
social worker or Catholic priest).
iii.
Distance from home to college. Places will be offered to applicants living nearest to the college in
a straight line measurement using a geographical computerised information system. Distance is
measured from the Llewellyn Street entrance of the College to the residence, using the postcode.
Where the last remaining place is to be allocated and two or more applicants are deemed to live at
the same distance from the college, the place will be decided by the drawing of lots.
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Church of England voluntary
aided school (girls)
a specialist science college
St Saviour’s and St Olave’s School
Headteacher: Catherine May
DfE number: 210/4680
New Kent Road, SE1 4AN
020 7407 1843
www.ssso.southwark.sch.uk
Partial wheelchair access
Age range: 11 to 18 (sixth form – yes)
Published admissions number: 125
Nearest stations: Elephant and Castle, London
Bridge and Borough
Bus routes: 1, 21, 42, 63, 168, 172, 188, 453
and 463
Supplementary information form
required: Yes
Specialisms: Science
Oversubscription criteria 2024 (summary), contact school for full criteria
The governors’ admission policy recognises that this
is a Church of England school. It makes provision
for the admission of girls from practising Christian
families. It also provides for the admission of girls
from families committed to other faiths, or to none,
who wish their daughter to be educated in a school
with a Christian ethos. There are two categories of
places. Looked after children and previously looked
after children, including internationally adopted
previously looked after children will be given
priority in each admission category.
1. Foundation places (70)
70 places each year will be offered to girls who
satisfy the following criteria in order of priority:
(i) Girls who themselves and/or whose parent/
carer can show that they are a regular
worshipper at an Anglican church at least
fortnightly for at least two years prior to
application. Evidence of church commitment
from the parish priest or similar church leader
will be required.
(ii) Girls who themselves and/or whose parent/
carer can show that they are a regular
worshipper at a Christian church (i.e.
recognised by the Churches Together in
England or the Evangelical Alliance) at least
fortnightly for at least two years prior to
application. Evidence of church commitment
from the minister will be required.
Within categories (i) and (ii) priority will be given
according to the following criteria:
1 Those whose sisters attend the school at the
time of admission
2. Those who attend feeder primary schools
3. Nearness from home to the school, measured in
a straight line
2. Open places (55)
55 places will be offered to girls who are not
eligible for foundation places. Where there is
oversubscription, the criteria below will be applied:
(i)
Those whose sisters attend the school at the
time of admission
(ii)
Those who attend feeder primary schools
(iii) Nearness from home to the school, measured
in a straight line
Tie break
If two or more applicants have equal right to a
place under any of the criteria for either foundation
or open places and there are insufficient places,
distance will be used to decide between applicants.
If applicants are equidistant from the school, the
governing body will draw lots to decide.
For full details of the oversubscription criteria for
2024, please contact the school directly.
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Roman Catholic voluntary
aided school (boys)
St Thomas the Apostle School
and Sixth Form College
Executive Headteacher: Mr S E Cefai MA,
NPQH
Headteacher: Mr E Connolly B.ENg Hon
DfE number: 210/5402
Hollydale Road, SE15 2EB
020 7639 0106
www.stac.uk.com
Partial wheelchair access
Age range: 11 to 18 (sixth form – yes)
Published admissions number: 152
Nearest stations: Queens Road, Nunhead
and New Cross Gate
Bus routes: 36,136, 171, 177, 78, P12 and
P13
Supplementary information form
required: Yes
Specialisms: Maths and computing
Oversubscription criteria 2024 (summary), contact school for full criteria
The full criteria is available in the application pack, but a summary is outlined below:
1. Looked after Catholic children or looked after children in the care of Catholic families and previously looked
after Catholic children who ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child
arrangement/residence or special guardianship order), including internationally adopted previously looked
after Catholic children
2. Applicants who, together with one or both parents, are baptised, practising members of the Catholic Church
3. Applicants who are baptised members of the Catholic Church
4. Other looked after children and other previously looked after children, including internationally adopted
previously looked after children
5. Applicants who have a sibling currently attending the school
6. Applicants from other denominations of the Christian faith
7. Any other applicants
If the offer of places to all the applicants in any of the categories listed above leads to oversubscription we
will consider the frequency of church attendance by the applicant together with one or both parents, the
number of years the family has been attending church regularly and the age of the applicant at baptism
and first Holy Communion.
Tie break
If the offer of places to all the applicants in any of the categories listed above would still lead to
oversubscription, we will offer places up to the admission number to those living nearest the college.
The distance will be measured in a straight line from the main school entrance. Where the last remaining
place is to be allocated and two or more children are deemed to live at the same distance from the school,
the place will be decided by the drawing of lots. Evidence of residence may be required.
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The schools
Free school academy (mixed)
The Charter School Bermondsey
(formerly Compass School Southwark)
Principal: Marcus Huntley
DfE number: 210/4000
Keetons Road, Bermondsey, SE16 2BT
020 3542 6506
www.charterbermondsey.org.uk
Partial wheelchair access
Age range: 11 to 16 (sixth form – no)
Published admissions number: 110
Supplementary information form
required: No
Nearest station: Bermondsey
Bus routes: 47, 188, 381, C10 and P12
Specialisms: N/A
Oversubscription criteria 2024 (summary), contact academy for full criteria
When The Charter School Bermondsey is oversubscribed, after the admission of pupils with an education,
health and care plan or a statement of special educational needs where the school is named in the plan
or statement, priority for admission will be given to those children who meet the criteria set out below, in
priority order:
1. Looked after children and previously looked after children who ceased to be so because they were adopted
(or became subject to a child arrangement/ residence or special guardianship order), including internationally
adopted previously looked after children
2. Children who have a sibling (full, half, step, fostered or adopted brother or sister) already attending the
school at the time of the admission
3. Geographical proximity to the school, as measured from the child’s home to the front gates of the school in
a straight line
If in categories 1 to 3 above, a tie break is necessary to determine which child is admitted, random
allocation will be used.
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Free school academy
The Charter School East Dulwich
Headteacher: Alison Harbottle
DfE number: 210/4003
Jarvis Road, SE22 8RB
020 3873 2290
www.chartereastdulwich.org.uk
Restricted wheelchair access
Age range: 11 to 19
Published admissions number: 240
Supplementary information form
required: No
Specialisms: None
Oversubscription criteria 2024 (summary), contact academy for full criteria
If there are more applications than places available, The Charter School East Dulwich will, after the
admission of children with an education, health and care plan naming the school, allocate places in the
following order of priority:
1. Looked after children or previously looked after children who ceased to be so because they were adopted
(or became subject to a child arrangement, residence or special guardianship order), including internationally
adopted previously looked after children
2. Children with siblings who are already on roll at The Charter School East Dulwich and will still be on roll at
their date of entry
3. Children with exceptional medical, psychological or social needs which mean that The Charter School East
Dulwich is the most suitable school to best address their needs. Written evidence should come from at least
two NHS registered health or social care professionals
4. Children of permanent staff who work at The Charter School East Dulwich where: a) either the member of
staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage; or b) the member of
staff has been employed at the school for two or more years
5. Other children living closest to the school using a straight line measurement. The distance from each child’s
home to the school will be measured using the computerised Geographical Information System (GIS). A
centroid (centre point) supplied by Ordnance Survey determines the start point of the home address. The
finish point is the nodal point at the Jarvis Road entrance
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Academy (mixed)
The Charter School North
Dulwich
Headteacher: Mr M Pain
DfE number: 210/4318
Red Post Hill, SE24 9JH
020 7346 6600
www.charternorthdulwich.org.uk
Total wheelchair access
Age range: 11 to 18 (sixth form – yes)
Published admissions number: 192
Nearest station: North Dulwich
Supplementary information form
required: Yes (pupil premium applicants only)
Specialisms: N/A
Oversubscription criteria 2024 (summary), contact academy for full criteria
If there are more applications than places available, The Charter School North Dulwich will, after the
admission of children with an education, health and care plan naming the school, allocate places in the
following order of priority:
1. Looked after children or previously looked after children who ceased to be so because they were adopted
(or become subject to a child arrangement/residence/special guardianship order), including internationally
adopted previously looked after children
2. Children with siblings who are already on roll at The Charter School North Dulwich and will still be on roll at
their date of entry
3. Children with exceptional medical, psychological or social needs which means that The Charter School North
Dulwich is the most suitable school to best address their needs. Written evidence should come from at least
two NHS registered health or social care professionals
4. Children of permanent staff who work at The Charter School North Dulwich where:
a) either the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage;
or
b) the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the
application to the school is made
5. Other children living closest to the school by the shortest straight line measurement
6. Children receiving the pupil premium - up to a maximum of 12 places i.e. children eligible for free school
meals, or who have received free school meals at any point in the last six years. This does not include
children who have only been eligible to receive universal infant free school meals. If any of these 12 places
remain unfilled, remaining places will be allocated to children under criterion 5
Please note, families applying under this criterion must complete the pupil premium supplementary
information form (SIF) and submit it by email to [email protected] by
31 October 2023.
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Academy (mixed)
The City of London Academy
(Southwark)
Principal: Mr Mike Baxter
DfE number: 210/6905
240 Lynton Road, SE1 5LA
020 7394 5100
www.cityacademy.co.uk
Total wheelchair access
Age range: 11 to 19 (sixth form – yes)
Published admissions number: 240
Nearest stations: Bermondsey and South
Bermondsey
Bus routes: P12 and 381
Supplementary information form
required: Yes (information technology
specialism applicants only)
Specialisms: Information technology
and sport
Oversubscription criteria 2024 (summary), contact academy for full criteria
In the event of oversubscription the following
arrangements will apply:
1. Looked after children and previously looked
after children who ceased to be so because they
were adopted (or become subject to a child
arrangement/ residence/special guardianship
order) and internationally adopted previously
looked after children
A banding system is adopted for the remaining
places. Each applicant will be required to take
a non verbal reasoning test which places the
applicant in a rank order.
Those pupils (maximum 24) selected on the
basis of assessed aptitude for the information
technology specialism will be included from the
rank order list and admitted.
The remaining applicants will then be placed in one
of five bands based on their performance in the
test. Places will be allocated so that an equivalent
number of applicants are admitted from each
band. Applicants will be admitted according to the
criteria listed below in the order listed:
2. Eligible applicants residing in our catchment area
in the City of London (this is currently estimated
as a maximum of 30 applicants)
3. Eligible applicants residing in our catchment area
in Southwark, and where there are more such
applicants than places, according to the following
criteria listed in priority order:
4. Siblings of Year 7 to 11 pupils already attending
the academy
5. Children with special medical or social needs
which the academy is best placed to meet
(backed up by professional advice from the
health authority and/or social services on why the
academy is necessary)
6. Children attending Redriff Primary School
7. Children who attend Galleywall Primary School
8. Children of staff employed at the academy with at
least two years’ continuous employment or where
the academy reasonably considers a member of
staff has been recruited for a permanent position
for which there is a demonstrable skills shortage
9. Children who live nearest to the academy,
measured by the shortest safe walking distance
from their normal family home to the corner of
Lynton Road and St James’s Road by the main
academy building
10. Eligible applicants residing outside of the catchment
areas and where there are more applicants than
places available – children attending the Sir John
Cass’s VA Foundation Primary School in the City of
London will be given priority
SEN admissions
Applicants with an education, health and care plan
or a statement of special educational needs which
appropriately names the academy will be admitted,
subject to separate arrangements.
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In year admissions
You would normally be making an in
year application if:
■ your child does not currently have a school place
to attend; or
■ your child has recently moved into the borough
or has arrived from another country
You must contact our school admissions team so
that we can assist you in finding a suitable school
place for your child.
Our school admissions team will be able to guide
you through the correct in year application process
for you. In Southwark, there are four routes to
apply for an in year place and differ depending on
the schools you want to apply for and your child’s
circumstances.
Southwark in year application process
The four in year application routes are set out below:
Route 1 - Schools that co-ordinate and manage
their own in year applications
If you’re applying for an in year place at a
Southwark school that manages its own in year
admissions, you must apply to them directly. For
a full list of schools in the borough that manage
their own in year admissions, please visit www.
southwark.gov.uk/schools-and-education/
school-admissions/in-year-admissions
Route 2 - In year applications co-ordinated by
Southwark Council’s school admissions team
If your child is currently not attending a Southwark
school and you’d like to apply for an in year place
at a Southwark school that is not listed at Route 1
above, you must complete Southwark Council’s in
year application form.
To access Southwark Council’s in year application
form, please visit www.southwark.gov.uk/
schools-and-education/school-admissions/in-
year-admissions
Route 3 - If you’re a Southwark resident and
applying to a school outside of Southwark
You must contact the borough where the school
is located to ask about their in year application
arrangements.
Route 4 - Transferring your child from one
Southwark school to another Southwark
school
You will need to speak directly with your child’s
current headteacher in the first instance. Once you
have spoken with the headteacher, they will then
make arrangements to provide you with information
on the school to school transfer process.
Important information
■ Families who are applying for a voluntary aided
(church) schools, academy, foundation or free
school, must contact the school directly to ask
if they’re required to complete a Supplementary
Information Form (SIF). All completed SIFs must
be returned directly to the school of application;
and
■ In year applications will not be processed during
school holiday periods
Offer
After submitting your application, you will receive
an outcome within 15 school days.
If the school you have named on the in year
application cannot offer your child a place, they will
let you know the reasons why and tell you about
your right to appeal. Information about how to
appeal will also be on each school’s website. You
cannot submit an appeal until you have been told
the outcome of your application.
For further information, support and advice regarding the in year admissions process you can:
Visit www.southwark.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-admissions/in-year-admissions
Email inyear[email protected].uk
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Family early help
In order for young people to get the best out
of their education it is important that they
attend school regularly, they arrive on time,
and that they get the right support to help
them reach their potential. The early help
localities is available throughout Southwark’s
schools to support you and your child to
achieve this.
School attendance
Southwark Council monitors school attendance
and exclusions and helps schools and parents
meet their legal responsibilities. Our officers work
closely with schools to improve levels of attendance
and behaviour, and will always try to work in
partnership with parents to resolve any difficulties.
If your child is too unwell to attend school, you
should contact the school straight away and tell the
school when you expect them to return.
The council and government expect that parents
will not disrupt children’s education by taking them
out of school during the school term.
Headteachers can authorise up to five days absence
in extenuating circumstances.
If permission is not granted the school may issue a
penalty notice. This is a fine of £60 raising to £120
(per parent) if the penalty notice is not paid within
21 days. Failure to pay a penalty notice may result
in a prosecution.
Please speak to the school before making your
travel arrangements.
You can contact Southwark Council’s family early
help service direct by contacting the duty desk on
020 7525 2714 between 9am and 5pm, Monday
to Friday, where you will be able to arrange an
appointment to see an officer or have a telephone
discussion.
Safeguarding your child
Schools and Southwark Council have a legal duty
to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare and
wellbeing through effective links with parents and
carers. They must consider reporting any
unexplained injuries, unusual behaviour or worrying
things said by or about the child and will not take
risks with the safety or welfare of your child.
■ Good communication is very important between
home and school about any accidents, illness or
upset that might be affecting your child
■ If you cannot collect your child from school on
time, you must contact the school as soon as
possible
■ You must give your child’s school your contact
details and details of a relative or friend who is
willing to act as an emergency contact
■ A referral to children’s social care will not
normally be made without discussing this with
you first but please make sure that the school
knows how to contact you
■ If you think that your child is being bullied by
other children (including upsetting text messages
or via the internet) you must report this to their
teacher, head of year, form tutor or class teacher
If you have concerns that a child may be
at risk of harm you should contact the
Southwark Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub on
020 7525 1921 or 020 7525 5000 (out of hours).
Exclusions
A headteacher may exclude a child in response
to serious breaches of the school’s disciplinary
procedures. Advice for parents regarding exclusions
is available from Southwark Council’s inclusion team
manager (exclusions) on 020 7525 2714 / 2716.
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Additional education information you may find useful
Free school meals
If you’re receiving particular benefits, your child/
children may be entitled to receive a free school
meal. For further information please visit
www.southwark.gov.uk/schools-and-
education/information-for-parents/financial-
support/free-school-meals
Pupil premium
You may be able to help your child’s school raise
extra money from the government towards the cost
of learning resources, activities or teaching staff.
For further information and to check whether
you meet the eligibility criteria, please visit www.
southwark.gov.uk/schools-and-education/
information-for-parents/financial-support/
pupil-premium. Alternatively, you can contact
Southwark Council’s school benefits team by email
at school.benefi[email protected].uk
Uniform grant
A uniform grant is a one off payment of £45 made to
eligible families to assist towards the cost of buying a
school uniform for a year 6 child transferring to year 7
in a Southwark maintained secondary school.
For further information and to check whether
you meet the eligibility criteria, please visit www.
southwark.gov.uk/schools-and-education/
information-for-parents/financial-support/
clothing-grants. Alternatively, you can contact
Southwark Council’s school benefits team by email
at school.benefi[email protected].uk
School travel
In most cases we expect children and young people
to either walk or cycle to get to school. For further
information on the different ways your child can
travel to school safely please visit https://tfl.gov.
uk/info-for/schools-and-young-people/travel-
guidance-for-schools?cid=reopeningeducation
Child employment
All children under the age of 16 will require a
permit to work. The youngest age a child can work
part- time is 13, except children involved in areas
like television, film, theatre, sporting events or
modelling who will need a license if they are missing
school. If the child is a Southwark resident, the
person in charge of running the event must apply to
Southwark Council for a child performance license.
If the child will not be with their parent, school
teacher or home tutor during their employment,
they must be supervised by a chaperone who has
been approved by the council.
Businesses intending to employ school aged
children must apply for a child employment permit
before they can be employed. If a child is working
without a child employment permit, there’s a
risk that the employer won’t be insured against
accidents involving the child.
For advice and applications for child performance
licenses, chaperone licenses and child employment
permits, please email Southwark Council’s child
employment officer at [email protected].uk.
Private fostering
If you are looking after a child or young person
who is not a close relative (close relatives are birth
parents, step parents by legal marriage, siblings,
grandparents, aunts or uncles whether they are full
blood, half blood or by marriage) for 28 days or
more, you must notify Southwark Council on
020 7525 1921. We will make sure that you and the
child are given support and we will also advise you
about the other services which might be helpful.
If you would like advice about whether you
need to notify Southwark Council, please call
020 7525 1921 or email [email protected].uk
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Useful contacts
Southwark customer service centre
020 7525 5000
Family early help
www.southwark.gov.uk
020 7525 1922
Family information service
For a full listing of nurseries, after school clubs
and services
www.southwark.gov.uk/childcare-and-
parenting/family-information-service
0800 013 0639
Libraries
www.southwark.gov.uk/libraries southwark
020 7525 2000
School benefits team
www.southwark.gov.uk/schools-and-
education/information-for-parents/financial-
support/pupil-premium
school.benefi[email protected].uk
School admissions team
www.southwark.gov.uk/schooladmissions
Southwark information, advice and
support team (SIAS)
020 7525 3104
Special educational needs and
disabilities team
www.localoffer.southwark.gov.uk
020 7525 4278
Other organisations
ACE Education, Advice and Training
Advice on exclusion, bullying, special educational
needs and appeals etc
72 Durnsford Road London N11 2EJ
www.ace-ed.org.uk
0300 0115 142
Department for Education (DfE)
National government information on education
www.gov.uk/government/organisations/
department-for-education
0370 000 2288
Direct Gov
Public services all in one place
www.gov.uk/education
Independent Schools Council
Promotes choice, diversity and excellence
in education
www.isc.co.uk
020 7766 7070
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Local Government Ombudsman
If you have a complaint about the council
www.lgo.org.uk
0300 061 0614
Southwark Diocesan Board of Education
(Church of England)
48 Union Street, London SE1 1TD
020 7234 9200
Education Commission: Catholic Diocese of
Southwark (Roman Catholic)
St Edward’s House, St Paul’s Wood Hill,
Orpington BR5 2SR
0168 982 9331
Office of the Schools Adjudicator
For complaints/concerns with admission
arrangements
www.gov.uk/government/organisations/office-
of-the-schools-adjudicator
osa.team@schoolsadjudicator.gov.uk
Transport for London
Information on transport
www.tfl.gov.uk/info-for/schools-and-young-
people/travel-guidance-for-
schools?cid=reopeningeducation
0343 222 1234
Schools outside of Southwark
You must always complete the application form
for the borough in which you live. You can apply
for up to six schools (excluding independent
schools) whether they are in Southwark or in
another borough.
For further information about schools in other
boroughs please contact them directly using the
list below.
London borough admissions teams
telephone numbers
Bexley 020 8303 7777
Bromley 020 8313 4044
Camden 020 7974 1625
Croydon 020 8726 6400
Greenwich 020 8921 8043
Hackney 020 8820 7000 option 3
Islington 020 7527 5515
Kensington and Chelsea 020 7745 6432
Lambeth 020 7926 9503
Lewisham 020 8314 8282
Merton 020 8274 4906
Newham 020 8430 2000
Tower Hamlets 020 7364 5006
Wandsworth 020 8871 6000
Westminster 020 7745 6433
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Map of secondary schools in Southwark
Key
Academies
Church of England
Catholic
Free school academy
The schools
1
ARK All Saints Academy
2
ARK Globe Academy
3
Bacon’s College
4
The Charter School Bermondsey
(formerly Compass School Southwark)
5
Haberdashers’ Aske’s Borough Academy
6
Harris Academy Bermondsey
7
Harris Academy Peckham
8
Harris Boys’ Academy East Dulwich
9
Harris Girls’ Academy East Dulwich
10
Kingsdale Foundation School
11
Notre Dame RC Girls’ School
12
Sacred Heart Catholic School
13
South Bank University Academy
14
St Michael’s Catholic College
15
St Saviour’s and St Olave’s School
16
St Thomas the Apostle College
17
The Charter School East Dulwich
18
The Charter School (North Dulwich)
19
The City of London Academy (Southwark)
20
Walworth Academy
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Our team of therapists can offer you up to 12 weeks of one-to-one support -
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Our face-to-face support is based at our hub in Peckham. You don’t need an
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All meetings and messages are confidential.
If you can’t travel to our hub, chat to us on the freephone number
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We’ll get back to you about how best we can support you. If you
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SLaM Crisis Line: 0800 731 2864 (24 hours) or
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Rye Lane, Peckham SE15 4UP
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