Admissions
The staff, governing body and pupils of Shaftesbury Primary School would welcome you applying for a place at our school. To do this you must follow the correct process for your child’s age as detailed below.
We are an academy which means we are our own admission authority but have adopted the London Borough of Newham’s admission arrangements and processes to ensure continuity across the borough.
All applications for this school, with the exception of Nursery, must be made through London Borough of Newham’s Pupil Services, not the school.
Nursery Admissions
We accept children's names for the nursery waiting list from their second birthday. We cannot guarantee you a place but we do try to offer all children at least three terms in the nursery before entry to our school.
We offer children a morning, afternoon, or full time sessions. If you would like to put your child's name on our nursery waiting list we suggest you do this after their second birthday.
You must bring all of the following with you when applying (where applicable);
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Please click here to view our catchment area and priority list.
You can also click here to apply for 30 hours childcare. If you are eligible, please let us know as soon as you receive your 30 hour code.
Reception Admission for September 2023 entry
For all children born from 1 September 2018 and 31 August 2019 inclusive, their parents/carers will need to apply for a reception class place in an infant or primary school for September 2023 entry.
National closing date for on time reception applications 15 January 2023
National offer date for on time reception applicants 17 April 2023
All reception 2023 applications must be made through the family’s home local authority.
For children living in Newham families must apply via London Borough of Newham.
For children living outside Newham, whose family wants them to attend this school their application must be made through their home borough naming this school as a preference on their application.
Remember, parents/carers must apply for a reception place in this school, even if the child:
- Attends our nursery
OR
- Has a brother or sister attending this school.
Before submitting a reception application we strongly recommend all families read the autumn 2023 edition of the local authorities ‘We are going to school’ guide and find out information about the school you are interested in.
Please click on the links below for further support and information:-
Information about the reception process for September 2023 entry
London Borough of Newham’s Determined Arrangements for the 2023/2024
London Borough of Newham’s Determined Arrangements for the 2023/2024
Link to Pan London eAdmissions portal
Guidance on creating an eAdmissions account and applying
Pan London Co-ordinated Scheme
School Finder
We recommend you use the Newham School Finder tool to determine the location of your preferred Newham schools and calculate home to school distances.
Transition to Year Reception
In Year admissions into primary school (aka mid-term and mid phase)
If a family arrives in Newham during the school year 2023/2024 and their child needs a school place they must complete an In Year form naming their preferred schools.
School places are usually offered within 10 days but please be aware it may take longer than this.
The place offered may not be at the school the family prefers as that school may not have a suitable place available.
In Year Admissions for 1 September 2024 to 16 July 2024 (Year Groups: reception to Year 6)
Before submitting a junior school application we strongly recommend all families read the autumn 2023 edition of the local authorities ‘We are going to school’ guide and find out information about the school you are interested in.
Use these forms to apply
Determined Arrangements for September 2023 onwards entry
In Year school application form (all year groups) for September 2023 to July 2024
School Finder
We recommend you use the Newham School Finder tool to determine the location of your preferred Newham schools and calculate home to school distances.
Moving from Primary to Secondary School in September 2023
Click here for a presentation which explains the process of moving from Primary to Secondary School
Year 7 Admission for September 2023
For all children born from 1 September 2011 and 31 August 2012 inclusive, their parents/carers will need to apply for year 7 secondary school place for September 2020, unless the child is on roll at an All Through school (Chobham Academy, Langdon Academy or School 21) as they will automatically move into year 7 unless they would prefer another school.
All year 7 applications for September 2023 must be made through the family’s home local authority.
National closing date for on time year 7 applications 31st October 2022
National offer date for on time year 7 applicants 1st March 2023
For children living in Newham families must apply via London Borough of Newham.
For children who live outside Newham, whose family wants them to attend this school their application must be made through their home borough naming this school as a preference on their application.
Before submitting a year 7 application we strongly recommend all families read the autumn 2023 edition of the local authorities ‘’We are going to secondary school" guide and find out information about the school you are interested in. If possible look at their virtual tours.
Remember, families must apply for a place, even if their child:
- Has a brother or sister attending the school;
- Lives in the schools priority area (for Sarah Bonnell only )
- Attends a link school (for Stratford School Academy only