Deptford Park Primary School
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Admissions

Reception 

If you wish to apply for a place in our Reception class, then please get in touch to arrange a visit to see what makes Deptford Park so special.  

You can find out more information about applying for a Reception place on the Lewisham Admissions website here.  
 
If your child is due to start primary school in September 2027, you must apply online at www.eadmissions.org.uk by the closing date on 15 January 2027.  

Reception offer day is 16th April 2027. 

In Year Admissions  

If you are applying for a place during the school year (eg into Years 1-6), you need to apply through Lewisham Admissions. Further details can be found here.  

School tours – Reception 2027 & In Year Admissions 

School tours for Reception 2027 will take place in the Autumn Term. 

  • Tuesday 22nd September – 10am 
  • Monday 5th October – 1.30pm 
  • Friday 16th October – 10.30am 
  • Wednesday 4th November – 10am 
  • Thursday 26th November – 10am 
  • Thursday 3rd December – 1.30pm 
  • Thursday 7th January – 10am 

Please call the school office to book a place on a tour or to request an alternative date or time.  

The tours will provide an opportunity to see what makes Deptford Park so special and a chance to ask questions.  

If you have a child who is either at another school or you are new to the area and would like to come and see the school for an ‘in-year’ admission, please contact the school office to arrange a tour.  

If you have any questions at all, please call us on 020 8692 4351 or email info@deptfordpark.lewisham.sch.uk.  

Admissions Arrangements

Admissions into Reception are administered by Lewisham, who run the process for all state school primary schools in the borough. The school’s admission arrangements, as agreed by Governors and the Local Authority, is as follows with priority given to:

  • Children in Local Authority care (please note, children from abroad who are believed to be in care or have been in care will be given the same admissions status as children looked after in the UK)
  • Acute medical or social needs
  • Brothers or sisters of children already attending the school
  • Children for whom Deptford Park is the nearest community school

You have the right to appeal if you feel the admissions procedures have not been administered fairly. Click here for details.