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 admissions guide – applying for a Year 7 place

Your child will be due to start secondary school in September 2024 if they were born between 1 September 2012 and 31 August 2013. The next round of Year 7 applications for 2024 entry begins from 1 September 2023. You need to apply before the deadline of 31 October 2023.

Apply online for a Year 7 place from September 2023

School open days and evenings 2023

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 poster with all the dates and times below:

• Camden secondary schools - open events 2023 poster

Short films about Camden secondary schools

• Watch: Talking Heads - Headteachers from each of Camden's 10 state secondary schools give a short pitch on what makes their school special. A Meet the Parents production, originally released in September 2021 and now updated in July 2023 (length: 3 minutes, 34 secs)
• 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)