School admissions
The following information is for children starting in the nursery, reception class or Year 7 of a new school. For in-year admissions (pupils transferring schools in all other years, for example primary to primary or secondary to secondary), please contact the In-year Admissions Team on 020 8891 7535 or 020 8891 7587.
Nursery places
Download the Parent's Guide to Starting Nursery 2012/2013
(pdf, 427KB) for children born between 1 September 2008 and 31 August 2010.
Primary schools
Primary school admissions for children born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008.
Secondary schools
Secondary school admissions for children born between 1 September 2000 and 31 August 2001.
Admission arrangements for 2013/2014
The Council's Cabinet determined the admission arrangements for 2013/2014(pdf, 111KB) at its meeting on 15 March 2012. The arrangements make one major change from previous years' arrangements: the 'linked school' criterion for admission to Grey Court, Orleans Park and Teddington has been removed and 'home to school distance' will instead be the main criterion for allocating places at those schools.
From Tuesday 15 November 2011 until Friday 13 January 2012, the Council consulted upon the 2013/2014 admission arrangements for community schools within the borough.
Read the full consultation document(pdf, 129KB) relating to the overall arrangements and a shorter document(pdf, 557KB) relating solely to the proposed removal of the ‘linked school’ criterion.
All the responses received by the closing-date are contained within the response document(pdf, 757KB). A summary of responses regarding the proposed removal of the linked school criterion can be downloaded here: linked school consultation summary(pdf, 43KB).
Richmond upon Thames Admissions Forum considered the responses at its meeting on 6 February 2012 and voted to recommend to the Council's Cabinet that the proposal be implemented.
Places in Richmond upon Thames schools
You should note that places in Richmond Borough schools are highly sought after and demand is high in all areas of the borough. If you are thinking of moving into the borough, you are strongly advised to contact the School Admissions Team regarding availability of places before buying or renting a property.
Appeals
You may wish to appeal your child's school offer. The appeals timetable(pdf, 26KB) outlines this process for both primary and secondary schools.
Advisory Centre for Education
The Advisory Centre for Education provides free, independent advice on the admissions process and a range of education issues, including bullying, exclusion, SEN and attendance.
For advice, enquirers should text the phrase AskACE to 68808 and follow instructions, or telephone 0808 800 5793 Monday - Friday, 10am to 5pm.
Visit www.ace-ed.org.uk for more details.
Contact the School Admissions Team
If your child is due to start Reception or transfer from Year 6 to Year 7, please contact the Schools Admission Team.
Admissions Team phone: 020 8891 7514
Admissions Team email: education.admissions@richmond.gov.uk
You can calculate the start year based on your child’s date of birth below:
| Start or transfer | Date of birth |
|---|---|
| Start Reception September 2016 | 1/9/2011 - 31/8/2012 |
| Start Reception September 2015 | 1/9/2010 - 31/8/2011 |
| Start Reception September 2014 | 1/9/2009 - 31/8/2010 |
| Start Reception September 2013 | 1/9/2008 - 31/8/2009 |
| Start Reception September 2012 | 1/9/2007 - 31/8/2008 |
| Transfer from Year 6 to Year 7 | 1/9/2000 – 31/8/2001 |
If you live outside the borough of Richmond upon Thames, please contact the school admissions team in your home council.
In-year Admissions Team
If you live in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and your child is currently attending school, contact the In-year Admissions Team:
In-year Admissions Team phone: 020 8891 7535 or 020 8891 7587
In-year Admissions Team email: inyearadmissions@richmond.gov.uk
If you live outside Richmond upon Thames and wish to apply for a place or are moving into the borough and your child is currently attending school, you should contact the in-year admission section of your home council.
Postal address
The School Admissions Team
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
Education, Children's and Cultural Services Directorate
Civic Centre
44 York Street
Twickenham
TW1 3BZ
Personal callers are welcome without prior appointment at the Education, Children's and Cultural Services Directorate reception (Civic Centre).
If you have a particular disability that means that you require assistance - such as an induction loop, a signer or an interpreter - let us know before you visit and we will do our best to meet your needs.