ADMISSIONS Pre-School and Reception

PRE-SCHOOL 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 2024

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

Fulltime 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).

Parents who are not eligible for 30 hours free child care can self fund extended hours.

Rising 3's - Summer Term 2024

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.  

30 Hours Eligibility

Please follow this link for information about 30 hours of free childcare and to check your eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/apply-30-hours-free-tax-free-childcare

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 2024 entry): 

Preschool Admission Criteria

Places in Pre-School 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 2024 full-time (08.50 - 15.15).

Applications are made on-line on the admissions website: Apply to Reception 2024 here  

Admissions to Richmond's Primary Schools Guide

For further information on admissions arrangements for Richmond schools for admission in September 2024 visit:  Richmond 2024 Primary School Admissions Guide

Email: richmond.admissions@achievingforchildren.org.uk

Key dates for Reception September 2024 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 at https://www.richmond.gov.uk/services/children_and_family_care/schools_and_colleges. 

Government information about schools can be found at https://www.gov.uk/browse/education.