Secondary Transfer

Your child’s online application needs to be completed by Friday 16th October 2020. We ask that applications are completed by this date to allow for any last minute issues with log in/forgotten passwords or internet connection problems. Once you have applied for your schools, we would ask that you complete this Google form with your application reference number and names of the schools applied for. This will need to be completed by Friday 16th October 2020. This is to help ensure that every child in our school has applied for a secondary school place. You can change/edit your school preferences up until the 31st October.

Applying for Secondary School 2021

Moving to Secondary School is a very exciting time for our Year 6 pupils and can also be a time when families may need some support and advice to help them choose the right school for their child.

In the current situation secondary schools may not be able to offer visits to their school in September/October like they normally do. However, each school has their own website and videos that can help you and your child explore each school virtually.

How to Apply

Please visit the Tower Hamlets Secondary Schools Admissions page to access the ‘Ready for Secondary School in Tower Hamlets’ booklet. This booklet lists all of the Secondary Schools in Tower Hamlets.
You need to apply online before the end of the October half term (date to be confirmed)
You can apply for up to 6 schools
If you are making an application to an independent or faith school, you will need to complete a supplementary form, which you have to get directly from the school and then return back to them
If you are applying to schools not in Tower Hamlets you still need to add the school to your online application form.
If you live outside if Tower Hamlets you will receive a brochure from the borough that you live in.
Children with Special Educational needs or Disabilities will receive a paper application form that will be sent to your home. (You do not need to apply online)

Help and Support

A meeting will be held in September to help you with the process, date to be confirmed due to the current situation.

If you would like help with filling in the online application help/support, please contact the school office or Jacqui Jenkins.

The Tower Hamlets Transition Team also provide workshops, help and support. Email transitions@towerhamlets.gov.uk or call 020 7364 1533.

Moving up 2021

Questions to ask at secondary school visits

Secondary Transfer Letter September 2020

Open Events

George Green's School

Beatrice Tate School Secondary Transfer Zoom Meeting

Bow School - Talk to The Head

Bow School Open Events October 2020

Mulberry School for Girls

Moving to Secondary School 2021

How is your child feeling about the move to secondary school?

How are you feeling about your child’s transition to secondary school?

Making the transition from Primary School to Secondary school can be daunting and exciting at the same time for children and parents. If you need any help and support, please contact the school office or Jacqui Jenkins.

Here is some useful information that can help you and your child prepare and talk about their transition to Secondary School.

Moving up 2021

Secondary transfer information for parents and carers

Transition to Secondary School following Covid-19 School Closures

Moving On

Secondary Transfer Fayre

Each year we hold a Secondary Transfer Fayre where we include secondary schools to showcase their schools to our Year 5 pupils. Their parents/carers also have the opportunity to come along to the fayre to meet the schools and start thinking about their child's move to secondary school.