Dersingham
Primary School
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Reception Admissions
For all children born from 1 September 2018 and 31 August 2019 inclusive, their parents/carers will need to apply for a reception class place in an infant or primary school for September 2023 entry.
The national closing date for on time reception applications is 15th January 2023.
The national offer date for on time reception applicants is 17th April 2023.
All reception 2023 applications must be made through the family’s home local authority.
For children living in Newham families must apply via London Borough of Newham.
For children living outside Newham, whose family wants them to attend this school their application must be made through their home borough naming this school as a preference on their application.
Remember, parents/carers must apply for a reception place in this school, even if the child has a brother or sister attending this school.
Before submitting a reception application we strongly recommend all families read the autumn 2022 edition of the local authorities ‘Starting Primary School’ guide and find out information about the school you are interested in.
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In Year Admissions
If a family arrives in Newham during the school year and their child needs a school place they must complete an In Year form naming their preferred schools.
https://www.newham.gov.uk/schools-education/year-admissions/1
School places are usually offered within 10 days.
The place offered may not be at the school the family prefers as that school may not have a suitable place available.
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.
- Secondary Admissions
For our children in year 6 this academic year, We are going to secondary school is the composite prospectus for all secondary school admissions in Newham.
