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Gravel Hill Primary School

We are a group of like-minded schools working in partnership to harness the richness of our diverse learning communities for the benefit of all pupils.

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Admissions Information

In Bexley, the Local Authority makes decisions about admitting children to schools.  In-year admissions are also made via the Local Authority and places are offered according to availability of spaces.

For full procedures and to apply for a space at Gravel Hill please refer to Bexley Admissions: https://www.bexley.gov.uk/services/schools-and-education/primary-schools/starting-primary-school 

Nursery

  • Parents are invited to apply for the places in our Nursery for September 2025.
  • You will need to apply directly with Bexley Council school admissions: https://www.bexley.gov.uk/services/schools-and-education/nursery-schools/starting-nursery
  • We have provision for 26 part time morning placements offering 15 hours per week only.

Reception

  • Children born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021 will be due to start in Reception in September 2025. The application period will be open on 1 September 2024 and the closing date is 15 January 2025.
  • Parents are invited to apply for places in our Reception for September 2025 and are advised to consult the following link: https://www.bexley.gov.uk/services/schools-and-education/primary-schools/starting-primary-school 
  • Gravel Hill will admit 60 pupils into the two Reception classes each September
  • Applications for Reception places must be submitted to Bexley admissions

    Important dates for parents applying for a reception place

    • 1 September 2024 - Application period starts
    • 15 January 2025 - Closing date for applications. Don’t be late!
    • Offers of places to on-time applicants will be made on 16 April 2025

Parents/carers who are not offered a place for their child will be entitled to appeal to an independent committee under the provisions of the:

School Standards and Framework Act, 1998.

A service level agreement has been taken out with Local Authority Independent Appeals Services and Clerks Associates to carry out the role of clerk to administer appeals hearings.

 

In-year Admissions

If you have recently been informed by Bexley admissions that your child has been allocated a place at Gravel Hill, you will be contacted by the school and invited to visit with your child.  Parents will be asked to complete an online application form to process the admission. Once all relevant documentation has been completed and received, your child will be able to start at Gravel Hill.

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Proposed Admissions Policy 2025 / 2026

Click the link above to visit the Trust website for more details.