Applying for a Secondary School Place

Parents and carers who wish their child to attend a secondary school from September 2023 must make an application through their home local authority before midnight on the 31st October 2022. To do this, please visit the Merton website here. 

f you are unable to access the information and application online please call 0208 274 4906 and request a paper copy of the secondary schools guidance booklet and application form.

Please also read the 'Guide to applying for a Secondary School place' on Merton's website.

Important admission dates can be found here.

Please do not submit an application if your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan. Please contact Merton's SEN Team for information regarding the application process. 

In September 2023 our pupils went to the following schools:

City of London Girls' School, Coombe Girls' School, Epsom College, Ewell Castle, Fulham Boys' School, Glenthorne High School,  Hampton School, Harris Academy Wimbledon, Homefield Prep, King's College School, Kingston Grammar School, Nonsuch High School for Girls, Reeds School, Ricards Lodge School for Girls, Rutlish School, St John's School, Surbiton High School, Sutton High School, Sutton Grammar School, Tiffin Girls' School, Tiffin School, Ursuline High School, Wetherby Senior School, Wilson's School, Wimbledon College, Wimbledon High School   

 Merton Guide to Applying for Secondary School for 2024

 Click here for how to apply for a Secondary School

Secondary School Supplementary Information

As information is sent to us from secondary schools we will add information here.

Tiffin Girls School Admissions Criteria 2025

Wallington County Grammar School Proposed Admissions Criteria and Arrangements for 2025 entry

Wimbledon College Admissions Policy draft 2025

Wimbledon College Supplementary Information Form 2025

Wimbledon College Certificate of Catholic Practice

Transfer to Secondary School for Children with SEND

The school/SENDCo offers annual information sessions for parents/carers to support the transition for children with SEND. 

Please contact Claire Robson (SENCo and Mental Health Lead) via the school office if you have any questions.

You can also contact her directly via email using send@dundonald.merton.sch.uk .

Mental Health Support - Transitioning to Secondary School

Transitioning to secondary school can feel like a huge leap for children and their families. Helpful information for families/children that experience a school transition can be found on the Place2Be website:

Place2Be - Getting Ready to Start Secondary School

A lot of valuable information can be found here:

BBC Bitesize - Starting Secondary School

Secondary School Transition

Top Tips for Parents Anna Freud Supporting the Transition to Secondary School