Ben Roberts, Headteacher. Marion Guertin, Deputy Headteacher Tel: 020 7622 4101 Email: [email protected]

25 September 2020

Dear Parents and Carers of children in Year 6,

Secondary Transfer update

This letter aims to keep you up to date with the processes involved in applying for secondary school. Thank you for your patience since we held virtual meetings in the Summer term and created our Secondary Transfer webpage.

Since then we have been promised further clarification, however we feel it is important to update you even though we are still awaiting final confirmation.

Closing date for applications One thing that we do know is that the closing date for (online) applications for all boroughs is Saturday 31st October. As this is during half term, we encourage you to do so by Friday 23rd in case you need support from someone at school.

Open days/evenings Secondary schools are providing different opportunities for you to ‘visit’ them due to Covid-19 restrictions. Check each school’s own website

Please remember that most schools will be very keen for you to apply to them. So there is no harm in contacting a school for further information.

Admissions tests Details of the Lambeth test are yet to be finalised.

The Wandsworth test (for Ashcroft Technology Academy, , , or ) will be held in December this year. Please find details on the Wandsworth website.

A Southwark test (for Kingsdale Foundation School, City of Academy or St Savour’s & St Olave’s School) is explained on the Southwark website.

We recognise the importance of finding a school that best meets the needs of your child. So if you would like a conversation with a member of staff about your specific child and circumstances, please email the office.

Kind regards,

Ben Roberts Headteacher

Heathbrook Primary School St Rule Street, London SW8 3EH