Alton School

Moving to Secondary School

Secondary School Transfer presentation - June 2026

 

Wandsworth Council provided a useful presentation on the secondary transfer process and key dates for applying for a secondary school place for September 2027. You can download the presentation here. 

You can also download a copy of the letter sent to parents with all the open days of local secondary schools.


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If your child is in Year 6 in September 2026, you can apply for a secondary school place for entry in September 2027 from 1 September 2026. The closing date for applications for Secondary School in September 2027 is 31 October 2026.

If you are interested in a place at Ashcroft Technology Academy, Burntwood School, Chestnut Grove Academy or Graveney School, your child will need to sit the Wandsworth Test. You will need to register your child by Thursday 3 September 2026. The tests will take place on Thursday 24, Friday 25, Saturday 26 and Monday 28 September 2026. Parents and carers are responsible for registering their child for the test. To register or find out more, please visit the Wandsworth Council website.

If you live in Wandsworth, online application forms can be found here  If you live outside Wandsworth, please complete an application from the borough where you live. If you cannot complete an application form online a paper application from may be found here.