CouncilMoving to a secondary school
Pupils usually start secondary school in the September following their 11th birthday.
If your child is born between 1 September 1997 and 31 August 1998, this will be in September 2009. You will need to apply by 24 October 2008.
Information on how to apply for a secondary school place can be found in the Moving to a Tower Hamlets secondary school booklet. This is available from Tower Hamlets primary schools or by contacting the council's Pupil Services Team on 020 7364 5006.
You can also search for a school in Tower Hamlets and across London online.
From 1 September 2008 you will be able to apply online. If you make an online application you should not complete a paper application form.
The deadline for applications is 24 October 2008.
If you miss the deadline for applications, please contact the Pupil Services team for advice on Tel: 020 7364 5006.
If you need a school place today
If your child is of nursery, primary or secondary school age now and does not have a school place, please contact the council's Pupil Services Team on 020 7364 5006 or by completing an online enquiry form.
Applying for a secondary school place in Tower Hamlets
Moving to a Tower Hamlets secondary school booklet (pdf 3M).
Moving to a Tower Hamlets secondary school booklet - Beangli (pdf 4M).
Appealing for a secondary school place
Find out how you can get help appealing for a secondary school place for your child
