The Admissions Process

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Admissions

Reception Admissions

If your child was born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022. 

The application process for a place in Reception is open from 1st September 2025 - 15th January 2026.  Applications must be submitted to Bexley Council via the following link:

https://www.bexley.gov.uk/services/schools-and-education/primary-schools/starting-primary-school

Please note a Supplementary Information Form is not required.

Nursery Admissions

If your child was born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023.

The application process for a place in Nursery is open from 16 January 2026 - 6 April 2026.

Applications must be made to Bexley Council via the following link: https://www.bexley.gov.uk/services/schools-and-education/nursery-schools/starting-nurseryThe school is able to offer 30 hour (Extended Entitlement) Nursery places (subject to viability).

Please contact the School Business Manager for further information.

Casual Admissions

If you wish your child to change schools mid-year, then you can apply via Bexley Council. We have a waiting list for year groups where spaces are not currently available.