The information in this brochure relates to the school year beginning September 2017 and applying for an in‐year place during the period September 2016 to July 2017. This information was correct in August 2016. However, some of the details given may change during the year. Responsibility for information printed here relating to academies or the free school lies with the governing body of the school concerned and not with Kingston Council. Printed using recycled materials. The application form for admission to The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames schools must only be completed by Kingston borough residents and sent to: School Admissions, Achieving for Children, Guildhall 2, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1EU Phone: 020 8547 4610 Email:
[email protected] Website: www.kingston.gov.uk Personal visits to the Admissions Section are welcome. However, private interviews cannot be guaranteed unless a prior arrangement has been made Dear parent or carer Transferring from primary to secondary school is an important step in your child’s education. I am delighted that you are considering a secondary school in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. This brochure provides an introduction to the wide range of learning opportunities, specialist facilities, aspirations and achievements to ensure your child’s future success. It explains the process of applying for secondary schools for September 2017 and also gives information about secondary schools in the borough. Across Kingston, our secondary schools have a commitment to provide high quality education and attain high standards in GCSE results. They continue to be among the best in the country and surveys indicate that young people enjoy their time in school.