1. Secondary School Transfers
Overview of the application process for Secondary School

2. Choosing a Secondary School
Secondary Schools can be viewed online by logging on to
Parents should then register with Redbridge I by logging on to to access the Secondary School Application Form
View Ofsted inspection reports online
View Performance tables online
Consider the school that you would like your child to attend and the reasons why

3. Choosing a Secondary School
Request a prospectus from the school
Ensure you attend the schools’ open days and open evenings with your child (dates can be found online)
Consider your child’s skills and interests
Give your child lots of encouragement, praise and reassurance during the transition process and throughout Year 6
Seek help and advice if needed

4. Applying for Secondary School
Complete the Common Application Form (CAF) which can be found online at
Name up to 6 schools in order of preference (this should include your catchment school)
A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) must be completed for Foundation or Faith schools (also found online)

5. Common Application Form
Include any additional details on the CAF that you feel may help your application:
e.g. any siblings who are currently attending the secondary school
any serious medical or psychological condition that affects your child that you would like to be considered. (documentary evidence from a GP or specialist must be submitted for this)

6. Supplementary Information Form
A CAF and SIF are required if applying to:
Canon Palmer High School
Ilford Ursuline High School
King Solomon High School
Trinity High School
Ilford County High School
Woodford County High School
City Gates School (Opening September 2016)

7. Private School Applications
Applications for private or independent schools should not be listed as one of the six named schools on your CAF form
Parents must inform Admissions at Lynton House of any applications being made to private or independent schools

8. Grammar School Applications
There are two Grammar Schools in Redbridge: Ilford County High (Boys) and Woodford County High (Girls).
Pupils are expected to take the Redbridge Grammar School Selection Test (11+)
A set number of places are available at each school
Allocation is based on the results of the 11+
A SIF should be completed for both schools
The closing date for 11+ registrations: 30th June 2015

9. Out of Borough Applications
Pupils who live in Redbridge but wish to apply for a school outside the borough must submit a CAF to Redbridge
Pupils who do not live in Redbridge should complete and submit a CAF to the borough in which they live
A SIF should also be submitted to the borough where necessary

10. Special Educational Needs
Children with an Educational Health Care Plan (EHC Plan) will be admitted to the school that is named on their EHC Plan
The Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) will support parents’ through the application process if their child has a EHC Plan
Caterham and Beal are the two mainstream secondary schools with specialist provision in the borough

11. Admissions Criteria
Comprehensive school places are allocated based on the following criteria:
SEN children
LAC children
Medical or psychological grounds
Catchment area (for on time applications)
Catchment area (for late applications)

12. Admissions Criteria A linked catchment school
Siblings who attend the same school
Late applicants with a sibling who attends the school
On time applicants who are outside the catchment area
Late applicants who are outside the catchment area

13. Deadline for Applications
All applications need to be submitted by Saturday 31st October 2015
Offer letters will be issued on Tuesday 1st March 2016
Late applicants will be considered after Tuesday 1st March 2016
Appeals will be heard from May 2016 onwards (Instructions on how to appeal will be outlined in your offer letter)

14. Additional Information
For Ofsted inspection reports go to:
For Performance tables go to:
For transport arrangements go to
Travel awards, uniform awards and school meals may also be available free of charge for some pupils telephone to check eligibility