Admissions
Admission to Reception
Children are admitted to school in the Autumn Term of the school year in which they have their 5th birthday. We have a supportive transition programme for pupils starting in Reception, including visiting the child's nursery, visiting you and your child at home, and welcoming you and your child for a 'play and stay' session in the summer. Children will attend school full-time (8.50am-3.20pm) from September. You can find out more about life in Reception here, and why East Sheen Primary School is an excellent choice here.
We also invite you to watch our school film to get a flavour of life in our school community.
Admissions are coordinated by the local authority, and information about the process, including how to apply, can be found here. Children from any address can apply, but applications should be made to that child's local authority, naming our school as a preference. The criteria for admission can be found at the above link, but are summarised below:
- Children looked after by the local authority
- Children with exceptional medical or social needs
- Children who have siblings
- Children of school staff
- Children living closest to the preferred school
There are regular visits for prospective parents. Information can be found here. The tour lasts approximately one hour when you will be shown a film about the school, then taken around the school to see the staff and children in our stimulating school environment. Appointments can be made by contacting the school office and everyone is welcome. You can also book a place by clicking the links at the above page.
Admissions to the school during the school year, or other than to Year Reception
We welcome all new families to East Sheen Primary School and look forward to meeting you. We partner new children with a group of buddies, and invite new children and their families to a meeting before they start wherever possible, to help our new children feel excited about joining our happy community.
Information on how to apply can be found here, and you can complete an application form here.
Enquiries should be made to our Administrations Officer, Marie Hambridge at info@eastsheen.richmond.sch.uk or by telephoning 020 8876 7484.
Secondary Admissions
For information about moving to secondary school, please see our Secondary School Transition page.
As a preview, please view our school film: East Sheen Primary School Video
Policies and Admissions Arrangements
Admission arrangements for community schools - 2024/25