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Admissions

In a Voluntary Aided school, the Governors are the Admissions Authority on behalf of the Archdiocese of Southwark.  The school welcomes applications from families of all faiths, and families of no faith. All are welcome!

Prospective Parents

Prospective parents are invited to visit our school. Our Year 6 pupils will show you around and answer any questions you have. 

 We look forward to welcoming you to our school.

How to apply for a place in Reception Class for September 2026

You will need to complete the following steps: 

  • You will need to register and apply through the e-admissions website
  • You do not need to be a Catholic to apply for a place at our school; however, if you are a Catholic family, you will need to provide a copy of your child's baptism certificate and please ask your priest to complete the Certificate of Catholic Practice form.

The national closing date for applications is 15th January 2027.

 

Admissions Policy 2026-2027

Admissions Policy 2027-2028

Certificate of Catholic Practice

 

In-Year Admissions and Transfer between schools

If your child is currently at another school, and you wish to move them to our school, you should telephone the school office in the first instance. This process is referred to as an In-Year Admission and parents must complete an In-Year Admission Form online which is available from the London Borough of Lewisham.

The Section 9 of the application form must be completed by the Headteacher of your child's current school.

More information about the process can be found here. 


Admissions Policy 2026-2027

Admissions Policy 2027-2028

  

Nursery applications

You will need to complete the following steps: 

  • You will need to complete a Nursery application form and return to the School together with the original copy your child’s birth certificate as well as proof of address. 
  • You do not need to be a Catholic to apply for a place at our school; however, if you are a Catholic family, you will need to provide a copy of your child's baptism certificate and please ask your priest to complete the Certificate of Catholic Practice form. 

Please note that a place in our Nursery does not mean there is automatic entry into the Reception class in our school.  A new application will need to be made.

Admissions Policy (Nursery) 2026-2027

Admissions Policy (Nursery) 2027-2028

Nursery Application Form

Certificate of Catholic Practice

 

Further information about the primary school application process can be found on the Lewisham website

Unsuccessful applicants and right of appeal

Unsuccessful applicants will be given reasons related to the over subscription criteria listed above and advised of their right of appeal to an independent appeal panel. Where the Board of Governors’ decision in relation to an application for admission is not accepted, an appeal can be made by the Parent/Carer of the applicant via the School to an independent body. Appropriate forms are obtainable from the Headteacher and completed appeal forms must be returned to the School within 20 school days of the date of the letter giving notification of the admission decision for forwarding to the clerk of the Appeal Committee.

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