Primary to secondary school transfer
Moving on to secondary school
The high quality teaching and supportive environment at Camden's secondary schools aims to help every student reach their potential. Whether your child's aim is a place at a top university, an excellent apprenticeship or landing a great job, Camden secondary schools are high achieving and ambitious for all students. All of our secondary schools have good or outstanding Ofsted outcomes.
Read our latest guide to secondary schools in Camden
Your child will be due to start secondary school in September 2026 if they were born between 1 September 2014 and 31 August 2015. Parents and carers will be notified of the outcome of their Year 7 applications for September 2025 on 3 March 2025. You can submit a late application for September 2025 using the button below.
Submit a late online application for a year 7 place September 2025
Camden sixth forms
Meet the Parents - informal forums for parents
Meet the Parents run events for parents of primary pupils who are moving up to secondary school. These informal forums allow parents and carers to ask frank questions from other families. This includes current secondary students and their parents. You can combine this with getting information directly from schools at their official open events.
Primary to secondary school transition - a guide for parents
In Camden, it is a priority for us that children move smoothly and successfully from primary to secondary school. Here you can read or download our guide for parents: