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.

Read our latest guide to secondary schools in Camden

• Secondary schools in Camden guide – applying for a Year 7 place for September 2023

Your child will be due to start secondary school in September 2023 if they were born between 1 September 2011 and 31 August 2012. The next round of Year 7 applications for 2023 entry begins from 1 September 2022. You need to apply before the deadline of 31 October 2022.

Apply online for a Year 7 place from September 2022

Moving On to Secondary School in Camden event - 28 September

Our next Camden Moving On event for parents and carers of Year 5 and Year 6 primary pupils will be held on Wednesday, 28 September 2022, from 4pm to 6.30pm at Arlington House, 220 Arlington Road, NW1 7HE. This is our first Council-organised face-to-face schools admissions event for parents since the pandemic and we're looking forward to welcoming you. You can register for your free place from 8 August onwards here.

School open days and evenings 

Camden secondary schools hold open days and evenings during September and October (and in November for sixth forms). These are a great way to find out more about the schools for yourself before applying.

• Download a Camden secondary schools open events 2022 poster here
• Meet the Parents also hold informal forums for primary parents at local schools across the borough
• Watch: a short film about Camden secondary schools and what makes them special, which features interviews with students, parents and staff (length: 4 minutes, 46 secs)