Primary school admissions 2010/2011 entry
The closing date for applications for a reception class place at Lambeth primary schools in 2010 has now passed (Monday 1 February 2010). This applies to children born between born between 1 September 2005 and 31 August 2006.
For detailed instructions on the admissions process and Lambeth schools, please read the Starting school in Lambeth 2010/11 booklet.
Printed copies of this booklet are also available at Lambeth primary schools, libraries, the One Stop Shop at International House and Brixton Town Hall.
On Local Offer Day, 23 April 2010, a letter will be posted to all 'on-time' applicants informing applicants which school, if any, has been offered. Letters will be sent to both online applicants and those who have completed paper applications. In addition to this, online applicants will also be able to view the result of their application online from 7am on 24 April 2010.
How to apply
Any applications received after 1 February 2010 will be late and will not be processed until after 23 April 2010 when offers have been generated for on-time applications.
Parents/carers who live in any borough can apply for a Lambeth school using the Lambeth reception class Common Application Form (CAF) or request a copy from Lambeth School Admissions Team by calling 020 7926 9503.
For applications to primary schools in other boroughs, parents/carers need to complete the Common Application Form for that borough.
Completed Lambeth CAFs should be handed in (you will receive a receipt):
One Stop Shop,
Ground Floor, International House,
Canterbury Crescent,
London
SW9 7QE,
Or posted using the correct postage (recorded delivery):
Lambeth School Admissions Team,
CYPS ERAA Service,
4th Floor, International House,
Canterbury Crescent,
London
SW9 7QE.
Some schools require a Supplementary Information Form (SIF) in addition to the CAF. The SIF asks for further details which assists schools in applying their admissions criteria. The SIFs for Lambeth schools can be obtained from the schools directly. For schools in other boroughs that require a SIF, please contact that school directly for a form or the school admissions team in the borough where the school is to obtain a copy.
All completed SIFs have to be submitted to the school by their deadline, usually 1 February 2010.
Any applications received after 1 February 2010 will be late and will not be processed until after 23 April 2010 when offers have been generated for 'on-time' applications.
If you wish to apply for schools in other boroughs, If you are applying for a primary school in another borough you should ask the borough concerned for information on its admission arrangements, especially as their deadline dates differ.
Where to get further advice
If you require any further information or advice about the primary admissions process, please contact the Lambeth School Admissions Team on 020 7926 9503.
If you change address after submitting the CAF, please notify the Lambeth School Admissions Team as soon as possible as it may affect the application.
For all other primary school admissions, please contact the relevant school directly.