Admissions - Reception 2026

Open Mornings

Children born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 are due to start Reception in September 2026 and would welcome families to attend one of our open morning events listed below. 

We will be holding a series of open mornings and tours for parents of children due to start Reception or Pre-School in September 2027. Dates will be in October, November and December 2026, with a last one in January 2027, ahead of the closing date for applications. 

If you would like to register your interest in attending an Open Morning, please complete this Google Form. We will send you a booking link when the tour dates have been confirmed, early in the new school year. 
If you are considering Stanley for an 'in-year' place in any year group,  please email the school office at  info@stanley.richmond.sch.uk

Application Process

• Applications for primary school places can be submitted at the eAdmissions website starting between Monday 1 September 2025 and Thursday 15 January 2026.
• You must apply through the local authority which is responsible for administering the council tax for your home, even if you intend to name a school located in another area.
• You can list up to six schools in order of preference and are encouraged to put your first choice of school as your first option. 

The deadline for the receipt of applications is 15 January 2026. 

Applications for entry into Reception class at Stanley Primary School will be handled in line with the Local Authority co-ordinated admission arrangements.

Further information about the admissions process is included on the London Borough of Richmond website. 

Key Dates for Applications