New additional Reception places for September 2012

Applications for admission to Reception September 2012

Parents applying for a Reception place for their child for September 2012 are advised to consider the information given below.  

An additional 20 Reception classes (600 places) will be available at the following schools for September 2012:

  • Yardley Primary School (30 places)
  • Chingford Hall Primary School (30 places)
  • Oakhill Primary School (30 places)
  • Roger Ascham Primary School (30 places)
  • Thorpe Hall Primary School (30 places)
  • Coppermill Primary School (30 places)
  • The Winns Primary School (30 places)
  • The Woodside Primary School (60 places)
  • Hillyfield Primary Academy (90 places)
  • Mission Grove Primary School (60 places)
  • St Mary’s C of E Primary School (60 places)
  • Newport Primary School (30 places)
  • Davies Lane Primary School (60 places)
  • Stoneydown Park Primary School (30 places)

Parents should note that these additional places are confirmed for September 2012 only.

» For advice on applying for a school place please contact

Sharon Hudson
Admissions Service
Babcock 4S
Email: wfprimary.admissions@babcock.co.uk
Tel. 0845 877 0031

Proposed expansion of primary schools from September 2012

The Council is currently consulting on proposals to expand permanently the primary schools listed below from September 2012 in order to create additional school places – 13 forms of entry (FE) – 390 places in total.  The number of pupils to be admitted to Reception classes from September 2012, and subsequent years, will increase by 1FE (30 places), 2FE (60 places) or 3FE (90 places).

Statutory consultation on these proposals will run from 9 January - 5 February 2012, and this is an opportunity for you to comment on the proposals. A consultation document giving more detail on the consultation process is available at schools, in libraries, and other council buildings, and on the council’s and schools’ websites.

  • The Winns Primary School - to expand by 1FE
  • St Mary’s  C of E Primary School - to expand by 2FE
  • The Woodside Primary School - to expand by 2FE
  • Mission Grove Primary School - to expand by 2FE
  • Hillyfield Primary Academy - to expand by 3FE
  • Newport Primary School - to expand by 1FE
  • Davies Lane Primary School - to expand by 2FE

If you would like any further information about these classes please contact

Rhona Long
Pupil Place Planning Manager
Waltham Forest Council
Email: rhona.long@walthamforest.gov.uk
Tel. 0208 496 3538

Babcock International manages the admissions process for schools in Waltham Forest. Admissions procedures differ according to the age of the child and type of school he or she requires. Please use the links below for the type of school you are interested in.

E-admissions

All London boroughs have been working together to make it easier for parents and carers to apply for secondary  and primary  school places on-line. You can apply on-line for a school places provided you fulfil the requirements.

For additional information visit www.eadmissions.org.uk/

Use the schools list for information on the schools in your area.

Babcock 4S

Babcock 4S works with Children and Young People Services to provide school improvement services to Waltham Forest schools and early years settings.

As part of their contract with the Council, they manage:

  • School admissions
  • Mid-year admissions to community schools
  • Admission appeals
  • Student loan advice
  • The Disabled Student Allowance

For advice on on any of these services contact:

Babcock 4S
Graylaw House
394 High Road
Leyton E10 6QE

Tel 0845 877 0031
Fax 020 8496 5077
Website www.babcockwf-education.co.uk

School Improvement Services for schools in Waltham Forest are based at:

7 James Yard
Larkshall Road
Highams Park
London E4 9AU
Tel 0845 877 0032