The staff, governing body and pupils of Winsor 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 a school maintained by the London Borough of Newham which means they are the admission authority for this school.
All applications for this school must be made through the London Borough of Newham’s Pupil Services, not this school.
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 the 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 2022 edition of the local authorities ‘Starting Primary School’ guide and find out information about the school(s) they are interested in.
Information about the Reception process for September 2023 entry
Guidance on creating an eAdmissions account and applying
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.
Follow this link for our starting Reception page
Infant to Junior School transition for September 2023 entry
Children born from 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016 who attend an infant school, will need to apply a year 3 junior place in a junior or primary school for September 2021. This does not apply to children who attend a primary school unless their parent/carer wants to change their child’s school to a junior school for September 2021.
National closing date for on-time junior applications 15 January 2023
National offer date for on-time junior applicants 17 April 2023
All junior school (or year 3 in a primary school) applications for 2023 entry must be made through the family’s home local authority.
For children living in Newham, families must apply via the 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 with children on roll in a year 2 class of an infant school must apply for a junior place in a school, even if the child:
- Has a brother or sister who attends this school.
Before submitting a junior school application we strongly recommend all families read the autumn 2020 edition of the local authorities ‘Starting Primary School’ guide and find out information about the school they are interested in.
Information about the infant school to junior school transition process for September 2023 entry
Guidance on creating an eAdmissions account and applying
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.
In Year admissions into primary school (aka mid term and mid phase)
If a family arrives in Newham during the school year 2022/2023 and their child needs a school place they must complete an In-Year form naming their preferred schools.
In-Year admissions information
School places are usually offered within 10 days.
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 2022 to 16 July 2023 (Year Groups: reception to Year 6)
Before submitting a junior school application we strongly recommend all families read the autumn 2021 edition of the local authorities ‘Starting Primary School’ guide and find out information about the school you are interested in.
In Year school application form (all year groups) for September 2022 to July 2023
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
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 their child to attend a different Secondary School.
All year 7 applications for September 2021 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 a secondary school in Newham, their application must be made through their home borough naming their preference on the application.
Before submitting a year 7 application we strongly recommend all families read the autumn 2020 edition of the local authorities ‘Starting 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)
Information on the year 7 application process
Secondary School Open Days Information
Guidance on creating an eAdmissions account and applying
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.
Determined Admission Arrangements for September 2023 entry
Please click here for more details on Newham's Determination of Admissions arrangements for September 2023.
LB Newham School Admission Arrangements 2023
Determined Admission Arrangements for September 2024 entry
Please click here for more details on Newham's Determination of Admissions arrangements for September 2024.
Admission Procedures for Nursery
We accept names for the Nursery waiting list three months before the child’s third birthday.
You do not need to live within the catchment area to be offered a place in the Nursery, however, you should always register for a school place in your catchment area.
Your acceptance of a place in Nursery does not automatically mean that your child will be offered a place in a Reception Class at our school. Children whose attendance falls below 90% risk losing their place at Nursery.
You can apply for a Nursery place online using this form.
Nursery places will be allocated in the following order:
- LAC (Looked After Child)or previously (LAC)
- Address closest to school
- Sibling in school