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Applying for secondary places
September 2027 entry - grammar tests
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School/LA |
Registration period opens |
Registration period closes |
Website |
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Newstead Wood School (girls) |
1 May 2026 |
30 June 2026 (Midnight) |
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St Olave’s Grammar School |
8 June 2026 |
29 June 2026 (Midday) |
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London Borough of Bexley |
1 March 2026 |
31 March 2026 |
https://www.bexley.gov.uk/services/schools-and-education/selection-tests/about-test |
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Kent County Council |
Dates not yet available – KCC website advises that details will be available May 2026 (It is anticipated that the dates will be similar to previous years, being during June until beginning of July, but this is not confirmed) |
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/kent-test |
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This information is correct as of 19 January 2026
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Making an application:
Bromley Council process all school applications for Bromley borough residents. You cannot apply directly to schools.
If you live outside the London Borough of Bromley, you must apply to your local council, even if you want to apply for a Bromley school. You can however include Bromley schools on your home local authority application.
If you are unable to make an online application, paper forms are available on request from the Admissions Team.
Bromley admissions - more information from their website
Children with an Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP)
If your child has an Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), please do not complete an application form but contact the Special Educational Needs team on 020-8313 4164 for further information.
Neighbouring local authorities
Bexley 020 8303 7777
Croydon 020 8726 6400
Royal Greenwich 020 8921 8043
Kent County Council 03000 412 121
Lewisham - 020 8314 8282
Surrey County Council South East Area 0300 200 1004