Schools in Catford: Primary and Secondary Schools and How to Apply

Who runs school admissions in Catford?

Lewisham Council coordinates admissions for the borough's primary and secondary schools, and applications are made through the council's online portal at eadmissions.org.uk, according to its admissions page. The same page covers in-year admissions (moving a child during the school year), the fair access policy, nursery, primary and secondary admissions policies and applications from overseas. Read each school's own admissions policy as well as the council's guidance.

What are the key dates for September 2027?

For a primary (Reception) place, the council's primary dates page says applications opened on Tuesday 1 September 2026 and close on Friday 15 January 2027. Offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027, with acceptance by Friday 30 April 2027, and the deadline to file an appeal for community schools is 19 May 2027.

For a secondary (Year 7) place, the secondary dates page says applications close on Saturday 31 October 2026, with the council recommending you submit by Friday 23 October. Offers are made on Monday 1 March 2027, you must accept by Monday 15 March 2027, and appeals for community schools close on Thursday 15 April 2027.

Which primary schools are in and around Catford?

These schools are named on their own websites with SE6 addresses. This is not a complete list, and it is not a ranking.

• Rushey Green Primary School, Culverley Road, SE6 2LA. Its website says it is a three-form entry school and that it offers admissions interviews for in-year admissions. Phone 020 8698 5001.
• Torridon Primary School, Hazelbank Road, SE6 1TG. Its website says it takes nursery children turning 4 between 1 September 2026 and 31 August 2027 and that places are limited. Phone 020 8697 2762.
• Holbeach Primary School, Nelgarde Road, SE6 4TP. The school website lists nursery provision. Phone 020 8690 4713.
• Sandhurst Primary School, Minard Road, SE6 1NW. Its website has a nursery class. Phone 020 8698 5810.
• Athelney Primary School, on the King Alfred Estate in Bellingham, part of the King Alfred Federation. Its website says it offers places for two-year-olds and for three to four-year-olds, with Reception open days scheduled from October 2026 to January 2027. Phone 020 8697 2945.

In Hither Green, the council's neighbourhood page names Brindishe Green Primary School, St Mary's CE Primary School and St Saviour's RC Primary School. For a full searchable list, use the council's schools page and its primary school directory.

Which secondary schools are nearby?

• Sedgehill Academy, Sedgehill Road, Bellingham, SE6. Its website describes it as a secondary school with a sixth form (Years 7 to 13), part of United Learning, with admissions information and open event details on the site. Phone 020 8698 8911.
• Conisborough College, Conisborough Crescent, SE6 2SE. Its website lists United Learning as its trust and has an admissions page. Phone 020 8461 9600.

The council's secondary admissions pages list open days for 2026 and explain the process and supporting evidence. Check each school's current admissions policy for catchment or priority rules.

Where can I check term dates?

See our school term dates guide for 2026/27.