Apply for primary school

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. 

If you change your mind about your school choices after 15 January, you will need to complete a change of preference form. This form will be available here after this date.

The Starting Primary School 2026 brochure (PDF) has all the information you need to know about making your application. 

Find out more about applying for a primary school place on GOV.UK.

The Waltham Forest SEND team will contact you if your child has an EHCP.  

If you live outside the borough of Waltham Forest, you will need to apply through your local authority.