Last updated: 26 September 2023

Next review: 26 September 2024

Researching secondary schools

Before you apply, you should research the local secondary schools. This will help you decide which schools to put down as your preferences. You can choose up to six preferences.

To find out more about a school, you could:

  • Go to a school open day
  • Visit school websites
  • Ask other parents what they think of the school
  • Look at the latest Ofsted reports and school performance tables

Remember, most schools have cut-off distances which can change every year based on demand. Be realistic when making your six preferences and always read the school’s admission arrangements.

School open evenings

School

Date

Time

Buxton School

Thursday 12 October 2023

6.00pm to 8.00pm

Chingford Foundation School

Thursday 5 October 2023

5.45pm to 8.00pm

Connaught School for Girls

Thursday 28 September 2023

6.00pm to 8.30pm

Eden Girls School, Waltham Forest

Thursday 12 October 2023

5.30pm to 8.00pm

Frederick Bremer School

Wednesday 4 October 2023

5.30pm to 8.00pm

George Mitchell School

Tuesday 10 October 2023

5.00pm to 8.00pm

Heathcote School & Science College

Wednesday 4 October 2023

6.00pm to 8.30pm

Highams Park School

Thursday 12 October 2023

5.30pm to 8.30pm

Holy Family Catholic School and Sixth Form

Thursday 28 September 2023

6.00pm to 8.00pm

Kelmscott School

Wednesday 27 September 2023

5.30pm to 8.00pm

Lammas School and Sixth Form

Tuesday 3 October 2023

6.00pm to 8.30pm

Leytonstone School

Wednesday 11 October 2023

5.00pm to 8.00pm

Norlington School and 6th Form

Thursday 28 September 2023

6.00pm to 8.00pm

South Chingford Foundation School

Wednesday 27 September 2023

6.00pm to 8.30pm

Walthamstow Academy

Thursday 5 October 2023

5.30pm to 8.00pm

Walthamstow School for Girls

Thursday 28 September 2023

4.45pm to 8.00pm

Willowfield School

Thursday 5 October 2023

6.00pm to 8.00pm