School admissions
Information on Year 6 to Year 7 transition, in-year admissions, and open events
In-Year Admissions
We are a popular school and have a waiting list for places in all years. Please note that admissions for our school are handled by Hackney Education. The school has no say in allocating places.
If you would like details of how to apply through Hackney Education, please click here to head to their secondary school admissions page.
Year 6 to Year 7 Transition
Our Open Events for Year 6 students transfering from Primary to Secondary school in September 2026 are below.
Entrance to Open Events is only allowed with a ticket booked through Eventbrite. Tickets will be made live in September.
Open Mornings – Various Dates
- Thursday 18th September 9.00am – 10.00am
- Tuesday 23rd September 9.00am – 10.00am
- Wednesday 1st October 9.00am – 10.00am
Open Evening – Wednesday 8th October
- Session 1 – 4.00pm – 5.15pm
- Session 2 – 5.30pm – 6.45pm
Open Morning for Students with an EHCP ONLY | Only Bookable through Primary School SENCo
- Friday 26th September 9.00am – 11.00am
You can find more information on the transition process from your child’s current primary school, and a link to Hackney Education’s website here.
The dates for our open events for Year 7 2026 admissions are not yet confirmed. Please keep an eye on our website, Instagram (@stokenewingtonschool), and follow our Eventbrite to keep up to date.
In the meantime, enjoy a tour of our school from a group of Year 7s as they talk you through what it's like to be a Year 7 at Stoke Newington School.
You can find our FAQs here. If you have any further questions or queries, please feel free to contact us on admin@sns.hackney.sch.uk
Year 6 Parent/Carer SEND Forum
Year 6 Parent/Carer SEND forum presentation
Prospectus
You can read our prospectus here.