Come and Visit Us!

For parents of children starting Preschool or Reception in September 2025 we will be holding Open Mornings at 09.30. 

The weekday open mornings will comprise a presentation from the Headteacher followed by a tour of the school with Year 6 pupils. Our Leadership Team will will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. The mornings are intended for adults but you are welcome to bring your child if you would otherwise be unable to attend. The tours will last approximately 90 minutes. 

Thursday 17 October

Thursday 7 November

Friday 15 November

Saturday 23 November 

Thursday 9 January

To attend one of these mornings please book here.

Starting Preschool in-year (Academic year 2024/25)

Please contact the school office if you are interested in starting Pre-School in-year, we have limited vacancies.

Starting Preschool in September 2025
(or April 2025 Rising Three Place)

To apply for a place in Pre-School please complete this Google Form.  We will send out offers shortly after the Friday 7th March deadline. In the interim, we will be in touch to offer you and your child a tour of the setting.

ADMISSIONS Preschool and Reception

PRESCHOOL ADMISSIONS

We are able to provide part-time places to 3 and 4 year olds under the Universal 15-hours of free childcare scheme, Monday to Friday, term-time only. 

To apply to Stanley Preschool, please complete: Apply Preschool Sept 2025

Pre-School children start in September for either:

5 mornings a week (08:45 - 11:45),

5 afternoons a week (12.30  - 15.30), or

Full time extended 30 hours, 08:45 - 2:45 / 08:45 - 15:30**

** We are able to provide full time places to working families eligible for Extended 30-hours of funded childcare.  Children attend Monday to Friday 08:45 - 14:45 term-time only. 

If you would prefer your child to stay until 15:30 families have the option of paying an extra daily charge which is payable half-termly in advance (Daily charge is currently £6).

Self funded sessions

Parents who are not eligible for 30 hours free child care can supplement the 15 hours by self funding extended hours on a termly basis for one to five sessions per week - please contact the office to discuss your requirements.

Rising 3's - Summer Term 2025

Where spaces are available, children that will have turned 3 years old on or before 31st March (Rising 3's) may be able to start a term earlier in the Summer term - PM sessions only, Monday to Friday).  

30 Hours Eligibility

Please follow this link for information about 30 hours of free childcare and to check your eligibility.

Follow this link to the Achieving for Children website for more information on Applying for Nurseries (Pre-School) and Schools and to view a copy of the Richmond Nursery Education booklet. 

Pre-School application dates (September 2025 entry): 

Preschool Admission Criteria

Places in Preschool are allocated according to the Local Authority’s Admission Criteria, which are:

1. Looked after children. (Applications made under this criterion must be accompanied by details of circumstance and professionally supported evidence). 
2. Children who have an exceptional family, social or medical need that makes the school concerned the most suitable one for the individual child. (Details must be described on the application and verified by professionally supported evidence).
3. Children who have a brother or sister (sibling) living at the same address who will be attending Stanley at the time of admission.
4. Children of members of staff who have been employed at Stanley Primary for two or more years at the time of application and will continue to be employed at the school at the point of admission.
5. Richmond upon Thames resident children living closest to the school.
6. Other children living closest to the school.

Late applications will not be considered until all other applications which were submitted on time have been processed. 

RECEPTION ADMISSIONS

Reception children start in September 2025 full-time (08.50 - 15.15).

Applications are made on-line on the admissions website: Apply to Reception 2025 here  

Admissions to Richmond's Primary Schools Guide

For further information on admissions arrangements for Richmond schools for admission in September 2025 visit:  Richmond 2025 Primary School Admissions Guide

Email: richmond.admissions@achievingforchildren.org.uk

Key dates for Reception September 2025 Admissions:

Places in the school are allocated according to the Local Authority’s admission criteria, which are:

1. Children in public care
2. Children who have an exceptional medical need
3. Children who have siblings at Stanley Primary School at the point of admission
4. Richmond upon Thames resident children living closest to the school*
5. Other children living closest to the school

Details on how places were offered over the last 3 years can be found by following the link below: How Primary places were previously offered

For information about secondary school transfer, please follow this link: 

Secondary School Transfer information

APPEALS
If your child has been refused a place at one of your preferred primary or secondary schools, you may appeal the decision of the admissions authority.

For further information visit: Appeals​

IN-YEAR ADMISSIONS
If you wish to apply for a place for your child in Years 1 to 6 (or Reception once the year has already started) you should make the application using Richmond's 'In Year Application Form' available from Richmond School Admissions.

tel: 020 8891 7514 

email: richmond.admissions@achievingforchildren.org.uk 

For further information visit: In year admissions

If you are considering applying for an in-year admission for your child at Stanley Primary School, we will be pleased to arrange a meeting with senior staff, and a tour of our school. Please email our office team or call the school office on 020 8977 4858 to make arrangements. Thank you. 
 

GENERAL INFORMATION

Further information about schools in Richmond can be found here.

Government information about schools can be found here.