Academy Admissions
Welcome to Our Academy
We are delighted you are considering joining our academy family! We welcome all children and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every student can thrive and reach their potential. Whether you are looking for a nursery place, reception entry, or an in-year admission, we are here to support you through the process. Please explore the relevant section below for more information, and feel free to contact us with any questions. We look forward to welcoming your family!
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Telephone: 0208 689 7688 Email: info@harrisprimarycroydon.org.uk Address: Harris Primary Academy Croydon, Thomson Crescent, Croydon, CR0 3JT |
Our full policy, with details of our admissions criteria, can be downloaded below. The following information provides a brief summary of the application procedure for Reception and in-year admissions.
Nursery Applications
Please click here to view our Nursery admissions arrangements.
Reception Applications
The Academy has an admission number of 60 in Reception for September 2026.
If your child was born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022 apply by 15th January 2026.
Applications for places in Reception should be made on the home Local Authority’s (LA’s) Common Application Form. These are accessible on the LA’s website and should be submitted in accordance with the LA’s published deadlines for applications (on or before 15 January 2026.)
Reception Key Dates
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15th January 2026 |
Common Application Form (CAF) returned to home Local Authority https://www.eadmissions.org.uk/eAdmissions/app |
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16th April 2026 |
Local Authority informs Parents/Carers of allocated school |
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30th April 2026 |
Acceptance deadline |
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20th May 2026 |
Deadline for appeals to be made in writing to the Academy |
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May/June 2026 |
Appeals to be heard |
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1st September 2026 |
Waiting Lists closed and replaced by in-year admissions waiting lists, Parents/Carers will need to re-apply as a in-year admission, if still waiting |
In Year Admissions
If you are looking for a place in Harris Primary Academy Croydon because you have recently moved into the area, or your child is at another primary school and you feel that a change of school would benefit their education you are entitled to apply for a school place.
Since September 2013, the law allows you to apply directly to a school or Academy instead of the Local Authority.
You can complete our 'In-year Admission Form' electronically by clicking here.
Please note that there is no guarantee that a place will be available but completing this form will mean you will be offered a place or be added to our waiting list.
If you are interested in joining our academy please email info@harrisprimarycroydon.org.uk to book a one to one tour of the school.
For Parents/Carers who Wish to Appeal
Parent(s) wishing to appeal against the Academy’s decision on admissions, for any year group, should complete an Appeal Form (see below) stating the reason for the appeal, based on the published Admissions Criteria.
If you wish to appeal you must contact Admissions at the Academy who will send you an appeals form to complete.
Completed forms should be sent to the Clerk to the Appeal Panel at:
Harris Primary Academy Croydon: Thomson Crescent, Croydon, CR0 3JT
All appeals must be made in writing to Harris Primary Academy Croydon using the appeals form. Appeals for Reception applications for September 2026 must be received by 20th May 2026. All appeals will be heard within 40 school days of the deadline for lodging appeals.
The appeals will be heard, in private, by an Independent appeal Panel. The Clerk to the Appeal Panel will make an appointment within a reasonable time, Appeals may be made in English or the Parents’/Carers’ first language.
· Only one appeal per application is allowed.
· Appeals are conducted in person, and you may bring a friend.
The Appeal Hearing
The Academy will arrange for an Independent Appeals Panel to consider the Academy's reasons for refusal and your reasons for wanting to attend the Academy.
The Panel will consist of 3 people (2 will have education experience and one will be an independent person with no education experience).
The Panel will consider the case put forward by you and the Academy. They must consider the admission arrangements for the Academy and the reasons why you want to attend that particular school. The Panel must exercise its discretion by balancing the weight of your argument (for wanting to attend) against the Academy’s reasons for refusal i.e. the prejudice that one more pupil would cause to the education of the students already offered and the Health and Safety of all the pupils already attending the Academy, also taking into account the Academy's published admission arrangements.
The decision of the Independent Appeals Panel is binding on the admissions authority and the Parents.
Deferred/Delayed Entry
Deferring Your Child’s Start Date
If your child has been offered a place, you can choose to postpone their admission until a later point in the academic year. Your child’s place will remain secure provided they begin attendance no later than the start of the term following their fifth birthday.
Delayed Admission for Summer-Born Pupils
Parents of summer-born children (those with birthdays falling between April 1st and August 31st) may apply for their child to join Reception one year later than usual. This means your child would commence Reception in the September after turning five, rather than the September after turning four.
To make this request and for further guidance, it is recommended to contact the Croydon Council Admissions Team https://www.croydon.gov.uk/schools-and-education/schools/school-admissions/admission-children-outside-their-normal-year-group
If you have any questions regarding admissions, please contact our school office
