Primary Applications
Children born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022 qualify for admission to Reception in September 2023.
View our Primary Prospectus for 2026 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 2025/2026
|
1 September 2025 |
APPLICATIONS OPEN ON THE LEWISHAM COUNCIL WEBSITE |
|
15 January 2026 |
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEPTION APPLICATIONS |
|
15 January 2026 |
Deadline for submission of supporting LAC and medical and social paperwork to be sent to hatchamfree@habstrustsouth.org.uk |
|
Evening of 16 April 2026 |
National Offer Day from Lewisham Council |
|
17 April 2026 |
The official Trust Offer, decline letters and online aplication are sent out |
|
30 April 2026 |
Deadline to accept or decline the offer through Lewisham Council |
|
12 June 2026 |
Deadline for online application to be completed |
|
TBC |
Deadline for submitting appeal form and all supporting evidence |
|
TBC |
Appeals heard by Independent Panel |
|
May 2026 |
Induction and home visits will be arranged for June/July 2026 |
|
31 December 2026 |
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 2025/2026 |
For any further queries about admissions at Hatcham Free School please email hatchamfree@habstrustsouth.org.uk
