Admissions
Sherwood Park Primary School obtained Academy status in 2014 which means that that the school's admissions authority is the Governing Body. We have retained the admissions criteria common to local community schools and 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 (at the bottom of this page).
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. Regular tours will take place in school on a Tuesday morning from September 2021. Please telephone the school office on 02083036300 or email admin@sherwood.bexley.sch.uk to book your place on a tour.
For more information about the school, please explore this website, our social media pages on Facebook and Twitter (@SherwoodPBexley) and also take a look at our school prospectus.
Click here to go to the Schools Admissions code
Applying
Information on how you need to apply is available on the Bexley Council Website.
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 2022 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. The Nursery is able to offer part time places to all parents. You can apply through Bexley on their website.
Nursery sessions for the academic year 2021-2022 are 15 hours; Monday and Tuesday 8:30 - 3:30 and Wednesday morning 8:30-11.30.
The Nursery is staffed and 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 is given the experiences and support needed to ensure that each child achieves their potential and is ready for the next stage of their learning journey.
We recognise that parents want to be sure they choose the Nursery which is right for their child, so we strongly recommend preliminary visits to our Nursery. Please call the school office on 02083036300 or email admin@sherwood.bexley.sch.uk to book a place on one of our open afternoons during the Spring Term.
Our Nursery Admission Policy is in line with Bexley admissions policies and procedures. A copy of our 2022-2023 policy is found below. We are currently waiting for the updated Bexley document 'Admissions to Nursery Classes in Bexley Schools 2022-2023' so please keep an eye on this website and the Bexley site.
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
If you need to apply for a place for your child in years 1 to 6 or in Reception after the start of the year you should contact Bexley School Admissions team who will be able to advise you on available places.
If there are places available in the relevant year group at Sherwood Park we recommend that you contact the school office to arrange a visit with us. Our office staff will then be able to advise you on the application process.
Once an application has been made and a place offered at our school, class teachers will arrange to make a home visit prior to your child starting in their class.
