George Abbot School’s annual admission arrangements are set two years in advance and reflect national guidelines. Information about the school’s admission policy can be found below.
Please note that all Learning Partners Schools have their own specific admission arrangements, as defined in each school’s Admissions Policy.
Admissions Policy 2026/27
Admissions Policy 2025/26
Admissions Policy 2024/25
To Apply
School Prospectus
For admissions into current Year 7 or Years 8 to 11 please use the In-Year application form below.
In-Year Admissions
If you wish to apply for a place at George Abbot School, please complete the In Year Application form below and return to [email protected].
In-year applications from 1 September 2023 to 31 August 2024 will then be reviewed and you will be notified in writing within 15 school days of the outcome of your application and if unsuccessful, details of your right of appeal.
Appeals
If you have been unsuccessful in gaining a place at George Abbot and you wish to lodge an appeal please visit the Surrey Schools Appeals website at www.surreycc.gov.uk/schoolappeals for further information.
The Surrey Appeals Service administers the appeal process for George Abbot School. Alternatively, please call the Surrey Schools Appeals Service on: 0208 541 9029 to request appeal papers.
Appeals are now being heard on a face to face basis, if you have difficulties attending please contact the School Appeals Service.
Appeals for September 2025 entry resulting from year of entry or transfer applications:
| School | Offer | Appeals lodged by | Appeals to be heard by |
| Secondary | 3 March 2025 | 31 March 2025 | 18 June 2025 (40 School days) |
Please note: Appeals will not start being heard until after the relevant closing date has passed.
Appeals lodged after these dates will be heard within 40 school days of the appeal deadline or 30 school days of being lodged, whichever is the later date.
Appeals are not heard in school holidays, which will vary depending on the school.
Appellants will be sent notification of their appeal hearing at least 10 clear school days in advance of the hearing. Appellants will be sent a copy of the school’s case normally a week in advance of the hearing.
Appellants must ensure that any further evidence not included with their initial appeal is received by the stated deadline, which will be clearly highlighted in the appeal hearing notification letter. Any additional evidence or information received after this date might not be considered at the appeal hearing.
In year or immediate entry appeals
Appeals resulting from in year admission applications will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.
Contact Us
If you have any queries regarding admissions please contact:
Mrs T Stanley – Admissions
Email: [email protected]
The Local Authority to contact with regards to Admissions is:
Admissions & Transport Team
Tel: 0300 200 1004
Transition
TIMELINE OF PROCEDURES FOR ADMISSION INTO YEAR 7 IN 2025
In the final year in primary school the following arrangements are made.
September 2024
Parents/carers visit George Abbot for an introductory visit to meet staff and listen to a talk given by the Headteacher and senior staff.
October 2024
Parents/carers submit their application to the Local Authority.
March 2025
Parents/carers are informed by the Local Authority about school placements.
May/June 2025
George Abbot staff visit primary schools to meet headteachers, teachers and students to provide details about George Abbot School and the transfer arrangements.
1 July 2025
Induction visits from the primary schools of those students transferring to George Abbot.