Primary Applications
Children born between 1 September 2018 and 31 August 2019 qualify for admission to Reception in September 2023.
View our Primary Prospectus for 2023 entry
How to Apply
Applications to Hatcham Free School are made online through Lewisham Council. Enquiries about the status of your child's application should also be addressed to Lewisham Council.
Find out more about applying for Primary School on the Lewisham Council website
PRIMARY TRANSFER PROCESS 2023/2024
1 September 2022 |
APPLICATIONS OPEN ON THE LEWISHAM COUNCIL WEBSITE |
15 January 2023 |
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEPTION APPLICATIONS |
Evening of 17 April 2023 |
National Offer Day from Lewisham Council |
18 April 2023 |
The official Trust Offer and decline letters are sent out |
2 May 2023 |
Deadline to accept or decline the offer through Lewisham Council |
5 May 2023 |
Deadline for admissions paperwork to be sent to the school |
19 May 2023 |
Deadline for submitting appeal form and all supporting evidence |
Week commencing 12th June 2023 |
Appeals heard by Independent Panel |
TBC 2023 |
Induction and home visits will be arranged for September |
31 December 2023 |
The waiting list is closed. Please write to Lewisham School Admissions after the closing date if you would like your child to remain on the list during the Academic year 2023/24 |
For any further queries about admissions at Hatcham Free School please email hatchamfree@habstrustsouth.org.uk