Report a Concern Year 7 Applications to Borough Academy
Applications for Year 7 2026 Intake closed on 31st October 2025. If you have received an offer for a school you placed as a lower preference on your application form, or didn't name at all, you will have automatically been added to our 'priority waiting list', which runs until 31st December 2026.If you haven't placed an application, but would like to apply for your child to join us in Year 7 in September 2026, you will need to apply via Southwark. Further information is available on their website here.
Thank you for considering applying to Haberdashers' Borough Academy. 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.
Borough Academy is a community school based at the heart of SE1. Our Academy is a wonderful place to learn – where pupils develop their academic scholarship alongside their character, whilst seizing the opportunities presented in this wonderful location at the centre of the city.
Our mission is simple – we want pupils to ‘Become their best at Borough’ in all aspects of their lives. We have the highest aspirations for each young person we work with and strive to help every child to fulfil their potential.
We look forward to welcoming new pupils and families to our school.
Admissions Procedures and FAQ
Year 7 Procedures and FAQs for Intake 2025 - please click below:
Join us for an open event
Viewing Days (Book in advance)
Borough Academy will be open to parents who wish to view the school. Places will need to be booked, as there are a limited number of spaces available for each session.
- Wednesday 17th September 2025
- Wednesday 24th September 2025
- Wednesday 1st October 2025
- Wednesday 8th October 2025
- Wednesday 15th October 2025
Booking system: https://forms.office.com/e/yy72mybLWT
Open Evening (No booking necessary)
Thursday 2 October 2025, 4 - 7pm
All pupils/parents welcome - no booking required
Principal's Talk at 5pm
Apply Online by 31 October
To apply for a place in Year 7 at Borough Academy, please follow the link below to learn more about the admissions process:
Borough Academy - How to Apply
Key Dates for Year 7 Applications
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1 September 2025 |
Secondary Transfer Applications Open |
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Viewing Days |
| Thursday 2 October 2025, 4-7pm |
Open Evening, no booking required |
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Closing date for applications: Thursday 31 October 2025 (we recommend that you submit your online application by Thursday 23 October 2025) |
Closing date for secondary transfer applications |
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2 March 2026 |
National Offer Day (emails will be sent by the LA of residence online after 5pm) |
For any queries regarding 2025 Year 7 Intake, please contact us on:
Email: boroughadmission@habstrustsouth.org.uk or boroughreception@habstrustsouth.org.uk
Telephone: 0203 764 1321
