Infant to junior school transition
If your child was born between 1 September 2013 and 31 August 2014 who attend an infant school, will need to apply a year 3 junior place in an infant or primary school for September 2021.. If they attend a primary school NOT an infant school you have the choice of your child staying at their primary school or applying to change to another school. If they are happy in their primary school you do not need to take any action.
National closing date for on time junior applications 15 January 2021
National offer date for on time junior applicants 16 April 2021
If your child lives in Newham you will need to apply via London Borough of Newham. But if your child lives outside Newham, but you want him or her to go to school in Newham, you will need to apply through the local authority in the borough you live in.
Remember, if your child attends an infant school you must apply for a place, even if your child:
- Already attends the infant school linked to your preferred junior school
OR
- They have a brother or sister who attends the junior school
Before submitting a junior school application we strongly recommend all families read the autumn 2020 edition of the local authorities ‘Starting Primary School’ guide and find out information about the school you are interested in.
Information about the infant school to junior school transition process for September 2021 entry
Determined Arrangements for the 2021/2022 (entry from September 2021)
Link to Pan London eAdmissions portal – opens 1 September 2020 for September 2021 reception applications
School Finder
We recommend you use the Newham School Finder tool to determine the location of your preferred Newham schools and calculate home to school distances.