The application process for children born between 1 September 2012 and 31 August 2013 starts on 1 September 2023. The closing date is 31 October 2023. If you have recently moved or your circumstances have changed an on-time application can be accepted up until 12 December 2023 with supporting evidence. Applications received without an explanation or evidence will be processed as late applications and will not be considered until after all on-time applications.
We would urge all parents to read through the starting secondary school information online. If you are unable to do this, here is a copy of the Transfer to Secondary School 2023 - application booklet.
Full details of Merton's admission arrangements can be found on our website, however the information provided on these pages contains everything you need in order to make an application.
Open events
Open evenings have been scheduled under the Covid rules in place at the time of going to print. Please be aware that these are subject to change and we would recommend that you check the school websites for up-to-date information.
The following table gives the information currently available together with the website address for each school.
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Merton School |
2023 open event information |
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Open evening: Thursday 21 September 2023, 5–8pm. Last entry 7.30pm. No open mornings. |
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Open evening: Thursday 5 October 2023, 5.30–8pm. No open mornings. |
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Open evening: Tuesday 19 September 2023, 5–8pm. Open mornings: 21 September, 3 and 5 October 2023, 9.15am and 11.30am. Principal talks 5pm, 5.45pm, 6.30pm, 7.15pm. Registration details on school website. |
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Open evening: Thursday 28 September 2023, 3.30–6.30pm. Open mornings: 10–12 October 2023. Registration form https://forms.office.com/e/HkCTMpXSAA |
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Open evening: Thursday 28 September 2023, 5–7.30pm. Open mornings: 2–6 October 2023, 8.45–11am (book mornings through the school). |
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Open evening: Wednesday 20 September 2023, 5–7.30pm. Open mornings: 28–29 September 2023, 9–10.30am. Registration details on school website. |
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Open evening: Wednesday 20 September 2023, 5–7.30pm. Open mornings: 26 September and 3, 10 and 17 October, all 9–10.30am. Registration details on school website. |
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Open evening: Wednesday 27 September 2023, 6.30–8pm. Year 5 and 6 pupils and parents/carers only. Open mornings: 2–6 October 2023, Year 6 only. Book from Tuesday 11 July–Monday 18 September. Visit school website for details. Limited availability. Ticketed entry only. |
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Open evening: Thursday 28 September 2023, 5.30–8.30pm. Open mornings: 2–4 October 2023 at 9am. Year 6 only. Sign up for free tickets to open evening and mornings via the College website. |
Open evening dates for schools outside Merton are available from individual school websites. If you miss the
Important dates
The key dates for the Transfer to Secondary process can be found in the following table.
Please ensure that you meet the date for submitting your online application. Submitting a late application could seriously jeopardise your chances of being offered a place at one of your preferred schools.
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Activity |
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September to October 2023 |
Online applications can be made. |
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20 October 2023 |
Recommended date for parents to submit their application if they are applying using a paper form |
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27 October 2023 |
Last opportunity to speak to School Admissions before the closing date. |
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31 October 2023 |
Closing date for supplementary forms for Ursuline High School. |
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31 October 2023 |
Closing date for supplementary forms for Wimbledon College. |
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31 October 2023 |
Closing date for applications. Applications received after this date will be regarded as late. |
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12 December 2023 |
Closing date for applications that have been classified as 'late for good reason'. The reason and evidence must also be included with the application. |
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1 March 2024 |
National Offer Day. Letters are posted to applicants who applied using a paper form. Parents who applied online will be able to view the outcome of their application from the evening of 1 March. |
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15 March 2024 |
Deadline for parents to respond to offers |
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May to June 2024 |
Admissions appeals. |
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July 2024 |
Students transferring to Merton secondary schools spend a day at their new school. |
Contact us
School Admissions Team
Civic Centre
Morden
SM4 5DX
Email: admissions@merton.gov.uk