Secondary School Transfer
Year 6 into Year 7 Admissions & Transition Pathway
Navigating the move from primary to secondary education is a monumental milestone. Elmwood Junior School is committed to ensuring every child and family is supported, informed, and equipped for a smooth transition into Year 7.
This process is for the families of current Year 5 pupils who will enter Year 6 in September 2026. Official application channels, booklets, and regional open dates are progressively issued by Croydon Council from the start of the autumn term.
Key Milestone Timeline
The national eAdmissions portal opens for online submissions. Local secondary schools begin hosting their open days and evening tours.
The absolute national deadline for submitting secondary school preference forms. Late applications are heavily penalized by the local authority.
Families receive their formal secondary school place notification directly from their home borough during the evening.
Essential Guides & Materials
Once updated documentation is released by the local authority, active download buttons will be linked below:
Official Local Authority Hub
You can review Croydon Council’s criteria, catchments, directories, and live step-by-step transfer updates directly on their official admissions portal.
