Reception Admission for pupils starting in September 2026
Sherwood Park Primary School obtained Academy status in 2014 which means that the school's admissions authority is the Governing Body. We have retained the admissions criteria common to other local schools and our Reception admissions are processed by the London Borough of Bexley Admissions Team. Please see the school's admissions policy for full details including information on our oversubscription criteria below.
We recognise that every parent wants to be sure they are choosing the right primary school for their child and we strongly recommend that you arrange a visit to our school prior to completing your application form. Please telephone the school office on 0208 303 6300 or email admin@sherwood.bexley.sch.uk to arrange a tour.
For more information about the school, please explore our website, our social media pages on Facebook (Sherwood Park Primary and Nursery School) and also take a look at our school prospectus, available from the school office.
Click here to go to the Schools Admissions code September 2021.
Applying for Reception Places for September 2026
Information on how you need to apply is available on Bexley's website:
https://www.bexley.gov.uk/services/schools-and-education/primary-schools/starting-primary-school
Children born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022 will be due to start in Reception in September 2026. The application period will be open on 1 September 2025 and the closing date is 15 January 2026.
When the Local Education Authority has confirmed the allocation of places at Sherwood Park Primary, we will contact parents/ carers to outline our induction programme. Parents have the right to appeal against a decision through the independent appeals procedure administered by the Bexley Admissions Team.
Nursery 2026 Admissions
Sherwood Park Nursery is part of Sherwood Park Primary School and offers term time only provision for children from the term after they are 3 until they enter full time schooling. We have 22 places available in our Nursery. We recognise that parents want to be sure they choose the Nursery which is right for their child, so we strongly recommend visiting our Nursery. Please call the school office on 0208 303 6300 or email admin@sherwood.bexley.sch.uk to organise a tour.
The Nursery can offer a limited number of full-time places (30 hours) and part-time places (15 hours) to parents.
Nursery sessions for the academic year 2026-2027 will be
30 hours - 6 hours daily plus lunch (there is a small cost) from 8.30am until 3.15pm
15 hours - 3 hours daily, 5 mornings only from 8.30am until 11.30am or 5 afternoons 12.15 until 3.15pm.
Priority will be given to those children applying for 30 hours.
Applications
The Nursery is managed by the school and shares its values and ethos of ‘Learning for Life Together’. Every child and family is valued and cared for by our highly experienced practitioners and every child is given the experiences and support needed to ensure that they achieve their potential and is ready for the next stage of their learning journey.
Parents must complete and submit the school's own Nursery application form, copies are available from the school office. The school does NOT accept any Bexley admission application forms for our Nursery.
Applications must be submitted by 3pm on 14th March 2026. Parents will be informed of the outcome of their application via email on 9th May 2026. This aligns with the Local Authority dates.
Our Nursery Admission Policy is in line with Bexley admissions policies and procedures.
A copy of our 2025-2026 policy is below. (Currently being updated)
3 and 4 Year Old Extended Entitlement (30 hours free childcare)
From September 2017 working parents/carers of 3 and 4 year olds may be eligible for a further 15 hours free childcare in addition to the existing free 15 hours early education entitlement, if they meet certain criteria.
For further information and please click the link below:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/tax-free-childcare-10-things-parents-should-know
In-Year Admissions and Appeals
If you need to apply for a place for your child in Years R to 6 after the 1st September and before 31st August of that academic year, you should contact Bexley School Admissions team who will be able to advise you on the availablity of places in your preferred year group.
If there are places available in the relevant year group at Sherwood Park Primary we recommend that you contact the school office to arrange a visit with us. Our office staff will be happy to advise you on the application process and answer any questions that you may have before your child starts.
If you wish to appeal a decision on in-year admissions, please write to Appeals, c/o Sherwood Park Primary and clearly state your reason for appealing. A panel will be held within 30 days of the appeal being lodged.
