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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