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Primary Applications

Children born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021 qualify for admission to Reception in September 2023. 

View our Primary Prospectus for 2025 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 2024/2025

1 September 2024

APPLICATIONS OPEN ON THE LEWISHAM COUNCIL WEBSITE

15 January 2025

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEPTION APPLICATIONS

15 January 2025

Deadline for submission of supporting LAC and medical and social paperwork to be sent to hatchamfree@habstrustsouth.org.uk 

Evening of 16 April 2025

National Offer Day from Lewisham Council

17 April 2025

The official Trust Offer, decline letters and online aplication are sent out

30 April 2025

Deadline to accept or decline the offer through Lewisham Council

2 May 2025

Deadline for online application to be completed

23 May 2025

Deadline for submitting appeal form and all supporting evidence

Week commencing 23 June 2025

Appeals heard by Independent Panel

May 2025

Induction and home visits will be arranged for June/July 2025

31 December 2025

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 2024/25

For any further queries about admissions at Hatcham Free School please email hatchamfree@habstrustsouth.org.uk