Admissions to Schools

Reception admission 2011

If your child was born between 1 September 2006 and 31 August 2007, they will be starting school in September 2011.

To apply online you will need to register on the e Admissions website. This site joins together public services in London and allows you to enjoy other benefits. The closing date for online forms is Saturday 15 January 2011.

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 will be outlined in the 'The Road to Learning web pages', available from October 2010. Please make sure you read and understand the information in these pages before you apply.

If you want to apply 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 and send them the documents they ask for.

Admission criteria for reception places in Barking and Dagenham Voluntary Aided Schools - This information will be available from October 2010
Supplementary information form for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Barking) - This information will be available from October 2010
Supplementary information form for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Dagenham) - This information will be available from October 2010
Supplementary information form for St Margaret's Church of England Primary School - This information will be available from October 2010
Supplementary information form for St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School - This information will be available from October 2010
Supplementary information form for St Teresa's Roman Catholic Primary School - This information will be available from October 2010
Supplementary information form for St Vincent's Roman Catholic Primary School - This information will be available from October 2010

The closing date for applications is Saturday 15 January 2011.

Checklist

Before applying, please make sure that you have done the following.

Read 'The Road to Learning web pages' - available from October 2010
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.