Full and up-to-date information on applying to start primary school is available from the Lewisham Council website and the ‘Starting Primary School in Lewisham’ booklet. Please see the following links:
APPLYING TO START PRIMARY SCHOOL – LEWISHAM COUNCIL
Children who were born between 1st September 2018 and 31st August 2019 are eligible to start Reception class in September 2023. The deadline for applications to start school in September 2023 is 15th January 2023. An email will be sent to you on the evening of 17th April 2023 telling you where your child has been offered a place. Lewisham Council expects all prospective parents to make applications on-line. You can apply here:
Parents and carers will receive an email after 5pm on the evening of Tuesday 17th April 2023 detailing the school place offer.
Parents and carers must accept their offer online by Wednesday 3rd May 2023. (Make sure you have saved your log in details).
WHEN RECEPTION IS OVER-SUBSCRIBED PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO:
- children in public care
- children with a serious medical or social need, supported by a professional such as a social worker, psychologist or doctor
- children whose brother or sister already attends Kelvin Grove at the time of the closing date for applications and will be on the roll at the time of admission
- children for whom it is the nearest community school (measured in a straight line from home to school)
Please note that having a place in the nursery does not guarantee a place in reception; a new application must be made.
For further information on admissions and appeal arrangements, please contact Lewisham Council Admissions Department on Tel:020 8314 8282 Email: schooladmissions@lewisham.gov.uk
