Reception Admissions
Joining Reception
Starting school is a big milestone, we tailor each child's admission to suit you and your child. This includes:
- A home visit from their new teachers
- Visits to Reception before the start date
- 2 shorter settling-in days
- Extended transition where needed
Find out more about our amazing Reception below:
We'd be delighted to show you around at one of our Reception Open Morning events or as part of our weekly school tours.
Book a School Tour or Reception Open Morning
Applications for Starting School September 2026
If you need a Reception place for September 2026, we still have a limited number of places. Please contact our school office for more information
Settling dates for children starting Reception in September 2026 are:
- Transition Day, Tuesday 7th July, 9.45-10.45am
- Teddy Bear's Picnic, Wednesday 15th July, 1.45-3pm
- Thursday 3rd September, 8.35-11.30am
- Friday 4th September, 8.35am-12.30pm
- Monday 7th September, full time: 8.35am-3.20pm
Applications for Starting School September 2027
For parents seeking a place for their child in Reception for the first time in September 2027, you must apply directly to Ealing or Hillingdon Council before 15th January 2027.
Hillingdon - Starting School Information & Application Page
Ealing - Starting School Information & Application Page
The transition in Reception was handled so thoughtfully. My child settled quickly and comes home excited every day. Reception parent
