Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – for September 2012 Intake

Q.                When will the application form and prospectus be available?

A.                All documentation (Application form and prospectus) will be available on the open evening which will be held on Wednesday 21^st September 011       between 4.00pm and 6.30pm. 

Q.                I have missed the Open Evening; can I have an individual tour?

A.                 Due to the large number of enquiries, it is not possible to offer prospective parents individual tours.

Q.                I have missed the Open Evening, how can I get an application form?

A.                You can obtain a Supplementary Information Form (SIF) by either collecting one from the Main Reception or by telephoning the Admissions Officer on 020 7902 5045.  A SIF will be put in the post to you on request.  The closing date for applications is Friday 21^st October 2011.  Please remember to complete your local authority Common Application Form (CAF).

Q.                When is the closing date for applications? 

A.               All applications have to be with the LNS by Friday 21^st October by 4.00pm.  Failure to meet this deadline will mean you son’s application cannot be considered.  Please be aware that any false or deliberately misleading information given on the SIF or the CAF and /or supporting information may render the application invalid, or lead to the offer of a place being withdrawn.  It is the responsibility of parents to ensure that their child’s application has been completed correctly:

 The child’s date of birth must be between the 1 September 2000 and 31 August 2001. 

Please note you must provide proof of home address for the child e.g. the child’s birth certificate, passport, child benefit or utility bill.  Please do not send originals.

Q.                Will my child be tested?

A.                Yes, your child will be tested.  It will be on Saturday 12^th November either morning or afternoon.  You will be notified of the time.

Q.                When will I know the outcome of my application?

A.                All applications will be notified on National Offer Day (1^st March 2012).  These letters will come from your borough (local authority).

Q.                Do you take children with Special Educational Needs?

A.                Yes.  But, if possible, we also like these children to take the Cognitive Ability Test.

Q.                How many places does the school offer?

A.                LNS’s published admissions number for Year 7 September 2012 is 120 in total (including up to 8 statements).

For further information, please see staff at our Open Evening on Wednesday 21^st September 2011.

 Admissions Officer

Admissions @nautical.lambeth.sch.uk