Admissions
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Admission to years 1-6 [and mid-year Reception]
All applications to Gateway Primary Free School [other than Reception starters in September] will be administered centrally by the GLC.
Please download our admissions form [link to application form] and complete in full. applications should be submitted to primary.admissions@theglc.org.uk
Please note:
- That we will not be able to consider any application that is not completed in full;
- The admission deadlines and admission entry point towards the end of the policy;
- That we will maintain a waiting list for each year group that is currently full.
Admission timetable
The timetable for applying for a primary school place is as follows.
Starting Reception: If your child was born between 1 September 2016 and 31 August 2017, you must apply for their reception school place for September 2021.
DATE |
WHAT HAPPENS |
|---|---|
| Monday 2 November 2020 | Application period opens |
| Friday 15 January 2021 | Application period closes for on-time applications |
| Friday 16 April 2021 | Notification of offers are available from 12:30am |
Applications received after the closing date are treated as late applications. This means there will be far less chance of your child being offered a place at the school you want.
https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/primary-school-admissions/applying-for-primary-school-place
If you wish to apply for any Thurrock Primary school that is not part of the Gateway Learning Community you must complete a Thurrock school admissions application form. Further information on how to apply can be located by clicking on the website link below.
https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/school-admissions
