Admissions tests
Some schools require children to sit a test. It is vital that your child sits the tests required for the schools you apply for, otherwise this will significantly reduce the likelihood of your child gaining a place at the school.
Tests for Lambeth schools
In Lambeth the ability banding test is used to ensure children of all abilities are considered for a place. The date for the test is below, and is required for the following schools:
- Dunraven School – Saturday 16 November 2025
- Lilian Baylis Technology School - Tuesday18 November 2025
- The Norwood School – Monday 17 November 2025
- Platanos College - Saturday 16 November 2025
Your child will be invited to sit the test once an on time supplementary form has been received by the relevant school.
In addition to this The Norwood School has bursary auditions and workshops on 18 October 2025.
More details about how the tests are used can be found in the Starting secondary school in Lambeth 2026/27 booklet
Tests for schools in other boroughs
For details about tests for schools in other boroughs please contact the school or borough directly, in particular for the Wandsworth admissions test.