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Bonus Pastor Catholic College was founded by the Catholic Church to provide education for children of Catholic families.
We would love to welcome your child to join us here at Bonus Pastor Catholic College to continue their educational journey.
Information relating to the September 2026 Intake
A total of 701 applications were received for the 180 places available. Of these:
- 258 Certificates of Catholic Practice were received.
- 58 met the Sibling criteria (includes both Catholic and non-Catholic applicants)
- 264 did not submit the Supplementary Information Form (now replaced by the Admission Application Information Form) and were not therefore considered.
Actual Offers made on 01/03/2025 are as shown Below:
| Published Criteria | Oversubscription criteria | First classification | Coding | No of Applicants | Actual Offers Made On 1/3/26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CLA (Child Looked After) – Catholic | Looked after Catholic children and all previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order. Catholic children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in care outside of England as a result of being adopted. (CoP received) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Baptised Catholic children, in possession of a Certificate of Practice | Sibling on Roll in Years 7-10 | 2a | 52 | 48 13538.92 |
| Baptised Catholic Children | 2b | 177 | 119 21856.56 | ||
| 3 | Baptised Catholic children – with a baptismal Certificate | Sibling on Roll in Years 7-10 | 3a | 1 | 1 2783.02 |
| Baptised Catholic Children – may not be attending | 3b | 14 | 4 1622.50 |
Places could only be offered as above before all the 180 places had been filled. Additionally, 14 ECHP applicants were also offered places as detailed in the Policy & Criteria – which was 6 over the expected number.
For information from Lewisham regarding Admissions, please see the link below:
If you have any questions regarding Transition from Year 6 to Year 7 please do not hesitate to get in touch with our Admissions Officer
Mrs N Falzarano - nfalzarano@bonuspastor.co.uk
Admissions Information
The college is conducted by its Governing Body as part of the Catholic Church in accordance with its trust deed and Instrument of Government and seeks at all times to be a witness to Jesus Christ.
The Governing Body has responsibility for admissions to the college and intends to admit 180 students to Year 7 in September each year.
Please note: All applications are verified and in order to do this, the following lists are used:
- Catholics include members of the Ordinariate and the Latin and Oriental Rite Churches that are in union with the Bishop of Rome.
- Children of families who are members of other Christian denominations that are part of Churches Together in England.
- Evidence of Baptism (or dedication) provided by a priest or minister of a designated place of worship will be required.
- If your child is enrolled in the catechumenate – Evidence of enrolment must be provided to the school before the closing date for application.
Additional information on the rights of foreign nationals to access schools in England.
Please use the link below to access the DfEE Guidance and information regarding this:
Local Authorities and Parents on The Rights Of Foreign Nationals To Access Schools In England.
In Year Admissions from September 2026 Onwards Start
Please see the link below to download the relevant admissions policy for in-year admissions.
For all in-year admissions, please email our Attendance Officer, Ms Clyrene Taitt (who will respond detailing how to apply) using the email address: