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 2026
- Open Evening - Thursday 1st October 2026, 4-7pm
- Open Mornings - various dates in September & October 2026. 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. Each autumn, applications for the following academic year open on September 1st , and close on October 31st. 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 2027 Entry
Music Specialism (Scholarship) Information & Applications
Year 7 Key Dates
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Late July 2026 |
Music Specialism Applications Open |
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Tuesday 1 September 2026 |
Secondary Transfer Applications Open Pan London eAdmissions |
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Various Dates in September & October 2026 |
Open Mornings 9-10am More information and booking for our open events will be available soon. |
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Monday 21 September 2026 |
Closing date for Music Specialism applications. Applications close at 4pm |
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By Thursday 24 September 2026 |
Music Aural Test invitations will be sent via email |
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Saturday 26 September 2026 |
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 Hatcham College. |
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Thursday 1 October 2026 |
Open Evening 4-7pm |
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Emails will be sent advising all music applicants if they will / will not be invited to attend an audition |
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weeks commencing 5th October & 12th October 2026 |
Music Auditions - by invitation only |
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Friday 16 October 2026 |
Closing date for medical and social applications |
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By end October 2026 |
Music applicants will be informed of the outcome of their music assessment |
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31 October 2026 (we recommend that you submit your online application by Monday 26 October 2026) |
Closing date for secondary transfer applications |
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Monday 1 March 2027 |
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 16th October 2026.
