Applying to Secondary Schools
Open evenings for Merton Schools below.
From Merton Website
| Merton School | School web address and 2021 open event information |
|---|---|
| Harris Academy Merton |
Wednesday 15 September 2021 from 5pm, last entry at 7.30pm. |
|
Harris Academy Morden |
www.harrismorden.org.uk for more information. |
|
Harris Academy Wimbledon |
Open evening: Tuesday 5 October 2021. Open mornings: Thursday 7, Tuesday 12 and Thursday 14 October 2021 by appointment only. |
|
Raynes Park High School |
Open evening: Thursday 16 September 2021. Open mornings: 9am, Tuesday 28, Wednesday 29 and Thursday September 2021. |
|
Ricards Lodge High School |
www.ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk Open evening: Tuesday 28 September 2021. Open days: Monday 4 to Friday 8 October 2021. All events for current Year 6 only. |
|
Rutlish School |
Open evening: Thursday 23 September 2021. Open mornings: Thursday 30 |
|
St Mark's Church of England Academy |
www.stmarksacademy.com for more information. |
|
Ursuline High School |
www.ursulinehigh.merton.sch.uk Open evening: Wednesday 15 September. Open mornings: Monday 20 September to Friday 8 October. Limited ticketed events only. All events are for one Year 6 student and one parent only. Sign up by Monday 6 September via school website. |
|
Wimbledon College |
Open evening: Thursday 30 September 2021, 5pm to 8pm. Open mornings: Monday 4 October 2021 and Tuesday 5 October 2021 at 9am. By appointment only. |
Open evening dates for schools outside Merton are available from individual school websites.
Important dates
From Merton Website
The key dates for the Transfer to Secondary process can be found in the following table.
Please ensure that you meet the date for submitting your online application. Submitting a late application could seriously jeopardise your chances of being offered a place at one of your preferred schools.
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| September to October 2021 | Online applications can be made. |
| 22 October 2021 |
Recommended date for parents to submit their application if they are applying using a paper form |
| 29 October 2021 | Last opportunity to speak to School Admissions before the closing date. |
| 31 October 2021 | Closing date for supplementary forms for Ursuline High School. |
| 31 October 2021 | Closing date for supplementary forms for Wimbledon College. |
| 31 October 2021 | Closing date for applications. Applications received after this date will be regarded as late. |
| 10 December 2021 | Closing date for applications that have been classified as 'late for good reason'. The reason and evidence must also be included with the application. For more information on late applications visit the website. |
| 1 March 2022 | Offer day. Letters are posted to applicants who applied using a paper form. Parents who applied online will be able to view the outcome of their application from the evening of 1 March. |
| May to June 2022 | Admissions appeals. |
| July 2022 | Students transferring to Merton secondary schools spend a day at their new school. |
Information on applying to a Secondary Schools can be found below:
Merton Residents https://www.merton.gov.uk/education-and-learning/schools/admissions/secondary
Lambeth Residents https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-admissions-and-appeals/year-school-admissions/apply-secondary-year-school-place-2021-22-academic-yearhttps://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-admissions-and-appeals/year-school-admissions/apply-secondary-year-school-place-2021-22-academic-year
If your child has an Education and Health Care Plan, you will be contacted by their case officer at the start of the academic year.
If you want further advice please contact your local SENDIASS Team
