Children who will be 11 years old and will be transferring to Secondary School in September 2026.
– Children attending the Sydney Russell Primary Department will automatically transfer to the senior school and will not have to apply for a place.
– Parents whose children attend other primary schools should complete and submit the online application form by 31st October 2025.
– Parents will be given the name of the school at which their child has been allocated a place by 2nd March 2026.
– Parents who wish to discuss the transition from Primary to Secondary School should contact Mr D. Carlin.Children currently at Secondary School who wish to transfer to Sydney Russell School.
– Sydney Russell is an over-subscribed school but occasionally places become available, if a family moves out of the area for example.
– Parents who would like their children to transfer to Sydney Russell School, should contact the Borough Admissions Department and ask to be put on the waiting list. They will be informed what to do if a place becomes available.
– Parents who wish to discuss the possibility of transferring their children to The Sydney Russell School should contact Mr D. Carlin at the school.
– All applications should be made online.Appeals
– Parents whose application for a place for their child at The Sydney Russell School is not successful can appeal to the local authority.
– From 3 March 2026, you will be able to amend your school preferences.Open Days
The official Open Evening for parents whose children will be transferring to Secondary School in September 2027 will take place. Date is still to be confirmed.
Information about our Open Evenings is shared via our website and social media.
