School admissions

 
 

Starting Primary School

Starting primary school in WestminsterStarting school is one of the most important times in your child's life. Deciding which primary or early years’ class you want to send your child to is an important decision.

Westminster primary schools perform above the national levels in the key stage tests and pupils make more progress than the national average. You can be sure that by attending a primary or early years’ class in Westminster, your child will receive an excellent education and also develop physical, emotional and social skills.

Full details about Westminster primary schools and how to apply for a school place are contained within the Westminster primary school admissions brochure, Westminster – your choice for primary education. Copies are available from the Admissions Team or you can download an electronic copy here.

Westminster introduced coordinated admission arrangements in 2005 to make it easier for parents to apply to primary schools of their choice, and increase the number of children being offered a reception place at a school of their preference in the initial offer round.

You must complete the Westminster Common Application Form to apply for reception class places at any Westminster primary school. You can now also apply online or download a form. On this form, you can express up to six preferences for Westminster primary schools in order of preference. The council will coordinate the admissions process to ensure that no child receives more than one offer of a place at a Westminster primary school (the highest preference for which they are eligible) on 8 May 2009. It is therefore very important that you put your school preferences in the right order.

Forms must be received by the Admissions Team at Lisson Grove by 5pm on 2nd March 2009. Online applications will be accepted up to 11:59pm on 2nd March 2009.

Please note that most voluntary aided schools have an additional supplementary form to complete which are available from the schools direct. The schools in Westminster that require the completion of a supplementary form are listed here.

Westminster Admissions Team will write to resident applicants on 8th May 2009 to advise them of the outcome of their applications. Online applicants will be able to view the outcome of their applications from 9th May 2009.

If you wish to apply for a nursery place at any school, then you will need to contact the school direct.

Forms and Guidance Notes