1. Secondary transition meeting
Year 6
Secondary transition meeting
July 2019

2. Information: www.croydon.gov.uk/admissions
Key points:
Online application -
Information:
No paper admissions
(unless specifically requested on )
Deadline 31st October
(if you use a paper form it must be in school by the 23rd of October)

3. How to apply
Go online
Set up your account with a registered address (e.g. googl )
Log in
Complete the form
Make sure you have submitted it
Check for the confirmation

4. Admission criteria:
They vary according to school so check.
Statement of SEN or EHCP (where school is named)
LAC (looked after children)
Medical
Proximity to the school (CHECK - it changes)
Religious affiliation
Siblings
Tests

5. Oversubscription:
The majority of Croydon schools are over subscribed, for example for the academic year:
Harris Crystal Palace had 11 applicants for every place.
Oasis Shirley Park had 5 applicants for every space.
Harris Invictus had 3 applicants for every space.
Choose your school wisely.

6. Things to consider
Visit the schools
Read the criteria
Use all six preferences
Check the number of applications per school
Work out the distance to your house
Complete the supplementary form (if needed) and post it to the school.
Schools in other boroughs need to be on your Croydon form.
Most independent or private schools are not on this form – check their application process

7. Information needed for your form
Postcode:
SE25 4AU
DFE number:
306/2114

8. Useful phone numbers:
School admissions –
(Monday to Friday 9am-5pm)
+ ext 61884
Interpreters are available on this number

9. REMEMBER TO SUBMIT YOUR FORM
Offer day
Last year -
1st March 2019 (possibly 2nd March) – and text.
Acceptance or decline by 15th March – this needs to be done online once you have received your offer .
If you applied on a paper form, you will need to wait for an offer letter.
REMEMBER TO SUBMIT YOUR FORM