All applications for a Primary school place for September 2026 MUST be completed by January 15th 2026
This is how you complete your application
School offer day is mid April 2026 – date to be confirmed
Please let us know your child’s school offer once we return from the Easter holidays, however if you have any concerns or questions please do this via email or a call on 0208390 2555
Then we can arrange either a virtual transition or conference call with the receiving school.
We are here to help and support you through this unusual time and have lots of resources to help prepare your child for school. Including practical tips and things you can work on to help with the skills they will need in Reception.
This is the Kingston admissions page if you need any support with places/appeals or advice regarding your child’s place.
Key dates for the admission process for September 2026 entry
2025
1 September Online applications are open via http://www.eadmissions.org.uk
Book tours and visits of your local schools- check their websites for details
2026
Thursday 15 January Closing date for receipt of online and paper applications,
including supplementary forms
Thursday 12 February Final date for applications to be considered as on-time where
due to exceptional circumstances they could not be made by
15 January 2026, and for people who moved after 15 January
2026 to evidence habitual residency in the borough
Thursday 16 April All on-time applicants will be sent an email during the
(National Offer Day) evening informing them of the result of their application
Thursday 30 April Date by which parents must accept or decline their offer
From Tuesday 12 May Further offers will be made from the waiting lists from this date
onwards, subject to places becoming available
Monday 1st June Closing date for submission of appeals to be heard in the main
round for schools in Kingston using the Richmond
Independent Appeals Service. This date may vary for academies,
voluntary aided and free schools who organise their own appeals
June to July Main round of admission appeals are heard
September Start of the autumn term
Advice from the DFE regarding appeals
This is our transition to Reception talk that we usually do as a parent meeting we have tried to answer common questions and offer our top tips and advice.
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