Admissions
ADMISSIONS AND OPEN SESSIONS FOR YEAR 7
SEPTEMBER 2027 ENTRY
(for children born between 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016)
Applications are now open for September 2027 entry. Any family wishing to apply for a Year 7 place at Dunraven School must complete two forms:
- Common Application Form (CAF) from your Local Authority
- Supplementary Information Form (SIF) from Dunraven School (to register your child for the admission banding test, linked below)
Both forms must be submitted by the deadline of 31 October 2026. We encourage families to apply by 23 October 2026 to allow us more time to process your SIF in order to invite your child to the admission banding test.
If you are applying for an out-of-year group place, you must notify the school in writing by email to admissions@dunraven.det.org.uk. Please see the Guidelines to Application and Admissions Policy below for more information.
The London Borough of Lambeth’s Admissions page is linked HERE
OPEN SESSIONS
We will be holding a number of Open Sessions for families interested in visiting the school on the following dates in the Autumn term:
Tuesday 15 September 5.15-7.45pm (last tour 7.15pm) - Head’s Welcome Talk at 5.30, 6.15 and 7pm
Thursday 17 September 9.15-10.30am (last tour 10am) - Head’s Welcome Talk at 10.30am
Tuesday 22 September 9.15-10.30am (last tour 10am) - Head’s Welcome Talk at 10.30am
Thursday 24 September 9.15-10.30am (last tour 10am) - Head’s Welcome Talk at 10.30am
Booking is not required, please arrive at the entrance of the school at your preferred session and you will be met by a guide.
VIRTUAL TOUR
Please click the link below for a virtual tour of our Secondary site. Mr Maidment, Head of Secondary is waiting to welcome you to Dunraven School.
KEY DATES
Please note the following key dates in the application process for Year 7 2027 entry:
September 2026: Prospectus and admissions information available from the school and the website and applications open
Saturday 31 October 2026: Deadline for submission of the Common Application Form (CAF) to your home Local Authority and the Supplementary Information Form (SIF) to Dunraven School. You are, however, encouraged to submit completed applications by Friday 23 October.
Saturday 14 November 2026: Admission Banding Test
Please note, we no longer share the admission banding test arrangements with other schools. Families applying for a place at Dunraven School must register their child to sit the test at Dunraven by completing our Supplementary Information Form (SIF), linked below.
January 2027: Governors’ Admissions Committee review applications received under the Medical/Social Reasons criterion
Monday 1 March 2027: National Offer Day. Local Authorities will notify families of the offer of a school place.
For any questions, please contact the Admissions Office by email: admissions@dunraven.det.org.uk.
The Supplementary Information Form, Admissions Policy, Prospectus, Guidelines to Application, Frequently Asked Questions and Previous Offers Information are available using the links below:
Supplementary Information Form
Admissions Policy for 2027 Entry
In-Year Admissions
Applications for current Years 7 to 11
Applications are now open for In-Year places for current Years 7 to 11 for the 2026-27 academic year.
Applications made for the 2025-26 academic year do not carry forward to the 2026-27 academic year. For any questions, please contact the Admissions Office by email to admissions@dunraven.det.org.uk.
This form is NOT for Year 7 applications for 2027 entry. For Year 7 for 2027 entry, please see the relevant admissions section above.
The Application Form, Admissions Policy and Frequently Asked Questions are available using the links below.
APPEALS
Appeals for In-Year applications should be lodged within 25 school days of the date of notification that the application was unsuccessful and will be heard within 30 school days of being lodged. Appeals lodged after the appropriate deadline will be heard as soon as is reasonably practicable.
You will receive notification of the date and time of your appeal hearing at least 10 school days before your appeal hearing. Any additional evidence you wish the panel to consider must be submitted at least 5 school days before your appeal hearing. The clerk will send the appeal papers to you and the panel at least 5 school days before your appeal hearing. You will receive written notification of the outcome of your appeal within 5 school days of your appeal hearing, wherever possible.
