Starting secondary school from September 2027

If you live in Tower Hamlets, or are interested in applying for a place at a Tower Hamlets school, and your child is in Year 6 (born between 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016), you will need to apply for them to transfer to secondary school in September 2027.

Find the right secondary school in Tower Hamlets for your child. Explore our excellent schools and apply with confidence.

Read our ‘starting secondary school in Tower Hamlets 2027 booklet’ for everything you need to know about the admission process, including information on all of our schools, visiting dates and important deadlines.

Make sure to sign up for an information session run by our Transitions service.

The closing date for applications is midnight on 31 October 2026.