Choosing a primary school
Last updated: 21 January 2026
Next review: 16 January 2027
You can choose up to six primary schools. If you only put one or two preferences and are not successful, you will be offered a place at an alternative school with a vacancy. This alternative school may not be close to your home address.
The Starting Primary School 2026 brochure (PDF) has all the information you need to know about making your application.
Starting Primary School 2026 brochure correction
Please note the following corrections on page 26
- Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre:
Correct PAN: 60 - Edinburgh Primary School
Correct PAN: 30
Applying with an Education and Health Care plan (EHCP)
The Waltham Forest SEND team will contact you if your child has an EHCP.
Applying from out of borough
If you live outside the borough of Waltham Forest, you will need to apply through your local authority.