Year 7 Applications to Hatcham College
Thank you for considering applying to Haberdashers' Hatcham College. Starting secondary school is a significant milestone in a child's school journey. We work closely with primary schools to ensure a strong transition from Key Stage 2, so that all children are prepared for starting their secondary school careers.
Hatcham College is a wonderful school in which students develop into young adults, with all the choices that their education has provided them. Academic achievement is our core purpose, but no less important is the development of character and values that enable Hatcham alumni to reach their full potential and then go out into the world to effect positive change.
Join us for an open event in 2025
- Open Evening - Thursday 2nd October 2025, 4-7pm
- Open Mornings - Wednesday 17th / Tuesday 30th September; Wednesday 1st / Monday 6th / Tuesday 7th October 2025. All open mornings run from 9-10am
- More information and booking for our open events will be available soon.
Apply Online by 31 October
To apply for a place in Year 7 at Hatcham College, you must apply via Lewisham Council through the pan London E-Admissions form. Applications open on September 1st , and close on October 31st for the following academic year. Please visit the Lewisham website for full details of how and when to apply:
Lewisham Council - Applying for Secondary Schools Information
Music Specialism Applications for 2026 Entry
Music Specialism (Scholarship) Information & Applications
Year 7 Key Dates
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Monday 21 July 2025 |
Music Specialism Applications Opened Applications are now closed |
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Monday 1 September 2025 |
Secondary Transfer Applications Open Pan London eAdmissions |
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Wednesday 17 / Tuesday 30 September, Wednesday 1 / Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 October 2025 |
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Monday 22 September 2025 |
Closing date for Music Specialism applications. Applications closed at 4pm |
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By Thursday 25 September 2025 |
Music Aural Test invitations will be sent via email. |
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Saturday 27 September 2025 |
Music Aural Test This test will be held on the Jerningham site. Any applicant who has applied to both Hatcham College and Prendergast School will sit their test at Prendergast School. |
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Thursday 2 October 2025 |
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| By Friday 3 October 2025 |
Emails will be sent advising all music applicants if they will / will not be invited to attend an audition |
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Saturday 11 October 2025 |
Music Auditions - by invitation only |
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Friday 17 October 2025 |
Closing Date for medical and social applications |
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By end October 2025 |
Music applicants will be informed of the outcome of their music assessment |
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Monday 31 October 2025 (we recommend that you submit your online application by Monday 24 October 2025) |
Closing date for secondary transfer applications |
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Monday 2 March 2026 |
National Offer Day (emails will be sent by Lewisham School Admissions after 5pm) |
Music, Visual Arts and Sports Scholarships
Find out more about Maths, Arts and Sports Scholarships for Hatcham students
Please note that these scholarships are not part of the admissions process and are only awarded after students join.
Medical and Social Applications for Year 7
Further Information on Medical and Social ApplicationsPlease note if you are applying under the medical and social needs criterion all supporting documents MUST be submitted by Friday 17th October 2025.
