ADMISSION TO EYFS (Start of Reception Year)

Admission to EYFS

ADMISSIONS (September 2026 Reception starters)

Prospective Parents Open Mornings

We encourage all parents to visit us on one of our open mornings, before their child starts school. Our open mornings are an opportunity for you to hear from the Head Teacher, view our setting and meet some of our children. The following dates are planned for those parents who are considering Hereward School for their child:

5th November 2025 at 9:30 am

12th November 2025 at 9:30 am

19th November 2025 at 9:30 am

Please contact the school office on 0208 508 6465 to book an appointment.

Local Authority Policy

As required by Law, Hereward Primary School provides for the full-time admission of children offered a place in the Foundation year group from the September following their fourth birthday.  Full information and the application procedure can be found online at www.essex.gov.uk/admissions 

For children starting school in September 2026, all parents must complete an Essex application form for the school of their choice before the closing date on 15th January 2026. Admissions open on 4th November 2025.

Offers of places for September 2026 will be sent by email from Essex on 16 April 2026.

Admissions Procedure

Each school has a published “number to admit” (NTA) in the ‘Primary Education Booklet’.  Copies of this booklet are available from the Planning and Admissions Office (0845 6032200) or information can be found on www.essex.gov.uk/admissions

Determined Admission Arrangements - 2026/2027