Articles on Education & Training (16)

School admission and exclusion volunteer panel members

Independent School Admission Appeals Parents/guardians have the right to appeal against the decision of the Admission Authority when their child is not allocated a place at their preferred school. These appeals are heard by an Independent Panel consisting of lay persons and school governors. Voluntary…

School admission appeals

School admissions statutory consultation

On this page you can find out about the London Borough of Newham's consultation on its proposed school admission arrangements for September 2020 onwards.​​​​

School Term and Holiday Dates

Governing boards are responsible for setting the school term and holiday dates for each school. This calendar provides a framework for governing boards to set their dates. Individual school dates will vary, so please check the school website for the dates at specific schools. In-service…

School waiting lists

If we are unable to offer you a place at a school we will place your child's name on the waiting list.​

Secondary school admissions

Your child will move on to secondary school after finishing Year 6 in primary school. On this page you can find how to apply for a Year 7 secondary school place.