Admissions to Schools

The Right Secondary School 2009

These web pages contain important information about moving from primary and junior schools to secondary schools and give details about all the secondary schools in Barking and Dagenham.

We hope that you will find these web pages useful. If you need an interpreter to explain this information to you in another language, or need the booklet in other formats, download the Translation Form ( PDF 342K) and tick the boxes that apply.

Then fill in your name, address and day time telephone number on the form and return it to the address shown on the form.

You can print the document in full or, alternatively, you may view the document on screen chapter by chapter. Apply online.

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Introduction|

Welcome from The Corporate Director of Children's Services and Deputy Chief Executive.

Pan-London coordinated admission system|

Information about how the 33 London boroughs, together with 6 councils bordering the capital, now coordinate admissions to their secondary schools.

What you need to do|

Information about applying for a secondary school place. This information is then broken down in 2 sections depending on where you live.

The Admission Process|

Facts about how we process your forms using the equal preference model and the admission criteria.

Admission criteria for Community Schools in Barking and Dagenham|

We use the admission criteria to decide which applications to accept and which to turn down when we receive more applications for a school than the number of places at those schools.

Admission criteria for Voluntary Aided School in Barking and Dagenham|

All Saints School use their admission criteria to decide which applications to accept and which to turn down when they receive more applications for their school than the number of places available there.

Statistical information PDF 1.24M

This information will show you the admission number of each school and the number of applications made for those places last year.

Filling in your forms|

A step-by-step guide to help you fill in your common application form and your supplementary form.

Please note: If you do not fill in the common application form and you live in Barking and Dagenham, we will give your child a place at the nearest school to their home with a vacancy.

Sending in your forms|

To make sure that your forms will be processed, this section guides you on returning your Common application form and your supplementary form to the correct sections.

Frequently asked questions|

Facts about the admissions rules that the local education authority, the admissions authorities and parents must follow. The rules are explained in a questions and answers format.

The Schools and Colleges|

There are 9 secondary schools in Barking and Dagenham and each school has provided information for you to consider, before you apply.

Transfer Timetable|

So that you do not miss those important dates, please see the full listing of what happens and when during this transfer period.

Glossary|

Explanation of education words used in this document.

Useful information and services|

You may find some of these educational services useful during your child's educational life.

Map of Secondary Schools in the borough PDF 148K

Download a map of all the secondary schools within the borough.

Meetings, Open Mornings and Evenings|

The local education authority will hold 2 meetings to offer independent advice to parents about the admissions process. In addition to these meetings, every school will also hold either open mornings or open evenings.

Other London Education Authorities School Admissions Sections|

Contact details of other local education authorities schools admissions sections.

Application Forms

Common application form PDF 270K
Priest Reference Form (Supplementary Form) PDF 221K

Previous copies of the admissions booklets

You may download previous copies of the admissions booklet for information purposes. Please note that only the admissions rules for the current year are applicable.