Admissions to Schools
Reception admission
If your child was born between 1 September 2003 and 31 August 2004, they will be starting school in September 2008.
To apply online you will need to register on the 'Your London' website. This site joins together public services in London and allows you to enjoy other benefits. If you have difficulties applying online, you need to email plasupport@lgfl.org.uk - the main service provider responsible for online admissions. Please explain to them the problems you are experiencing or call them on 08700 636 465 Option 4.
The admissions procedure and criteria are outlined in the 'The Road to Learning web pages'. Please make sure you read and understand the information in these pages before you apply.
If you are applying for a place at the following schools you will also need to fill in both the common application form and the school's supplementary forms (called priest reference forms) and send them the documents they ask for.
Admission criteria for reception places in Barking and Dagenham Voluntary Aided Schools|
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School (Barking) priest form 
PDF 354K
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School (Dagenham) priest form PDF 318K
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School priest form PDF 309K
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School priest form PDF 314K
St Teresa's Roman Catholic Primary School priest form PDF 338K
St Vincent's Roman Catholic Primary School priest form PDF 359K
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Checklist
Before applying, please make sure that you have done the following.
- Read 'The Road to Learning web pages'
- Filled in the supplementary forms if you are applying for voluntary aided schools in or outside the borough
- Given any relevant documents the voluntary aided schools have asked for directly to the school concerned
- Given proof of address where this is needed
- Do not fill in a paper form if you apply online
Don't forget: If you do not fill in all sections of your form or you do not send the relevant documents to those who have asked for it, your form will not be processed.
