How many pupils attend Conisborough College?

Conisborough College has 703 pupils on roll.

What ages does Conisborough College take?

Conisborough College admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Conisborough College located?

Conisborough College is located in London, SE6 2SE, Lewisham.

How do I apply to Conisborough College?

Conisborough College is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How are Year 7 places decided at Conisborough College?

When Conisborough College has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children who are 'Looked after' by a Local Authority, or a child who was previously looked after but immediately following being looked after were subject to an adoption or residency order, including those from outside of England; 2. Children who have a chronic or acute medical or social care need, which are not covered by an EHCP but mean admission to Conisborough College is necessary — Must be supported by written specific professional advice (e.g. doctor or specialist, not a primary school alone): evidence of the condition or need, reasons why the child should attend this school, and supporting documentation from the relevant professional. Moderate learning difficulties, work commitments and childcare arrangements are not considered a medical or social care need; 3. Siblings — Children whose older brother or sister attends the school on the closing date for applications and will still be attending at the intended date of admission, living at the same address. Includes blood and adoptive siblings, half-siblings, foster siblings of looked-after children and step-siblings. If oversubscribed entirely with siblings, priority to (a) those with exceptional social and medical need, then (b) those living nearest the school, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where two or more applicants have equal right to a place under any of the criteria, priority is given to those who live nearest to the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at Conisborough College?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 22% of pupils at Conisborough College are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Conisborough College

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children who are 'Looked after' by a Local Authority, or a child who was previously looked after but immediately following being looked after were subject to an adoption or residency order, including those from outside of England
2Children who have a chronic or acute medical or social care need, which are not covered by an EHCP but mean admission to Conisborough College is necessary — Must be supported by written specific professional advice (e.g. doctor or specialist, not a primary school alone): evidence of the condition or need, reasons why the child should attend this school, and supporting documentation from the relevant professional. Moderate learning difficulties, work commitments and childcare arrangements are not considered a medical or social care need.
3Siblings — Children whose older brother or sister attends the school on the closing date for applications and will still be attending at the intended date of admission, living at the same address. Includes blood and adoptive siblings, half-siblings, foster siblings of looked-after children and step-siblings. If oversubscribed entirely with siblings, priority to (a) those with exceptional social and medical need, then (b) those living nearest the school.
4Children of staff — Where the member of staff has been continuously employed at the school for two or more years at the time of application, and/or is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
5Distance from home to school — Measured as a straight line from the centre of the home address to the main school entrance; London Borough of Lewisham can provide distance measurements.

If two applications tie: Where two or more applicants have equal right to a place under any of the criteria, priority is given to those who live nearest to the school.

Determined 'Admissions Policy 2026-2027' (United Learning; Governors delegated responsibility by the Trust; Lewisham co-ordinates Year 7 applications). Date of last review July 2026. All students are admitted without reference to ability or aptitude. Applications received before the closing date are given priority over late applications in the normal round.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Conisborough College: key facts

How many pupils attend Conisborough College?: Conisborough College has 703 pupils on roll.
What ages does Conisborough College take?: Conisborough College admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Conisborough College located?: Conisborough College is located in London, SE6 2SE, Lewisham.
How do I apply to Conisborough College?: Conisborough College is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Conisborough College?: When Conisborough College has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children who are 'Looked after' by a Local Authority, or a child who was previously looked after but immediately following being looked after were subject to an adoption or residency order, including those from outside of England; 2. Children who have a chronic or acute medical or social care need, which are not covered by an EHCP but mean admission to Conisborough College is necessary — Must be supported by written specific professional advice (e.g. doctor or specialist, not a primary school alone): evidence of the condition or need, reasons why the child should attend this school, and supporting documentation from the relevant professional. Moderate learning difficulties, work commitments and childcare arrangements are not considered a medical or social care need; 3. Siblings — Children whose older brother or sister attends the school on the closing date for applications and will still be attending at the intended date of admission, living at the same address. Includes blood and adoptive siblings, half-siblings, foster siblings of looked-after children and step-siblings. If oversubscribed entirely with siblings, priority to (a) those with exceptional social and medical need, then (b) those living nearest the school, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where two or more applicants have equal right to a place under any of the criteria, priority is given to those who live nearest to the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Conisborough College?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 22% of pupils at Conisborough College are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Conisborough College

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children who are 'Looked after' by a Local Authority, or a child who was previously looked after but immediately following being looked after were subject to an adoption or residency order, including those from outside of England
2Children who have a chronic or acute medical or social care need, which are not covered by an EHCP but mean admission to Conisborough College is necessary — Must be supported by written specific professional advice (e.g. doctor or specialist, not a primary school alone): evidence of the condition or need, reasons why the child should attend this school, and supporting documentation from the relevant professional. Moderate learning difficulties, work commitments and childcare arrangements are not considered a medical or social care need.
3Siblings — Children whose older brother or sister attends the school on the closing date for applications and will still be attending at the intended date of admission, living at the same address. Includes blood and adoptive siblings, half-siblings, foster siblings of looked-after children and step-siblings. If oversubscribed entirely with siblings, priority to (a) those with exceptional social and medical need, then (b) those living nearest the school.
4Children of staff — Where the member of staff has been continuously employed at the school for two or more years at the time of application, and/or is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
5Distance from home to school — Measured as a straight line from the centre of the home address to the main school entrance; London Borough of Lewisham can provide distance measurements.

If two applications tie: Where two or more applicants have equal right to a place under any of the criteria, priority is given to those who live nearest to the school.

Conisborough College: key facts

How many pupils attend Conisborough College?: Conisborough College has 703 pupils on roll.
What ages does Conisborough College take?: Conisborough College admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Conisborough College located?: Conisborough College is located in London, SE6 2SE, Lewisham.
How do I apply to Conisborough College?: Conisborough College is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Conisborough College?: When Conisborough College has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children who are 'Looked after' by a Local Authority, or a child who was previously looked after but immediately following being looked after were subject to an adoption or residency order, including those from outside of England; 2. Children who have a chronic or acute medical or social care need, which are not covered by an EHCP but mean admission to Conisborough College is necessary — Must be supported by written specific professional advice (e.g. doctor or specialist, not a primary school alone): evidence of the condition or need, reasons why the child should attend this school, and supporting documentation from the relevant professional. Moderate learning difficulties, work commitments and childcare arrangements are not considered a medical or social care need; 3. Siblings — Children whose older brother or sister attends the school on the closing date for applications and will still be attending at the intended date of admission, living at the same address. Includes blood and adoptive siblings, half-siblings, foster siblings of looked-after children and step-siblings. If oversubscribed entirely with siblings, priority to (a) those with exceptional social and medical need, then (b) those living nearest the school, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where two or more applicants have equal right to a place under any of the criteria, priority is given to those who live nearest to the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Conisborough College?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 22% of pupils at Conisborough College are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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