Primary Applications
Children qualify for admission to the Reception classes in September 2027 if they were born between 1st September 2022 and 31st August 2023.
To apply for a primary place either in Reception or an in-year application to an older year group at Hatcham Primary, please apply through the Local Authority, Lewisham Council.
Find out more about applying to Hatcham Primary via Lewisham Council
The prospectus and admissions information can be viewed by clicking on the links below or for collection from the Hunsdon Road administration office:
Open Days at Hatcham Primary
Hatcham Primary will be open to view for parents of children who will be starting school in September 2026. Please note that a space must be booked using the form below before attending.
| Day | Time |
| Monday 29th June 2026 | 10:00am to 11:00am (Tour and Talk) |
| Tuesday 29th September 2026 | 9:30am to 10:30am (Tour and Talk) |
| Thursday 15th October 2026 | 10:00 to 11:00am (Tour only) |
| Thursday 25th November 2026 | 10:30 to 11:30am (Tour only) |
Book a place on one of our Open Days
Location: Hatcham Primary, Hunsdon Road, SE14 5RD
Please note that Hatcham Primary and Hatcham Free School are different primary schools.
Primary Transfer Process for 2027/2028
| 1 September 2026 | APPLICATIONS OPEN ON THE LEWISHAM COUNCIL WEBSITE |
| 15 January 2027 | CLOSING DATE FOR RECEPTION APPLICATIONS |
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15 January 2027 |
Deadline for submission of supporting LAC and medical and social paperwork to be sent to hatchamprimaryadmissions@habstrustsouth.org.uk |
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Evening of 16 April 2027 |
National Offer Day from Lewisham Council |
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19 April 2027 |
The Official Hatcham Primary Offer and Decline letters are sent out |
| 30 April 2027 | Deadline to accept or decline the offer through Lewisham Council |
| 7 May 2027 | Deadline for admissions application form to be completed |
| May 2027 | Parents will receive induction and home visit appointments for June/July 2027 |
| 31 December 2027 | The waiting list is closed. Please write to the email address below after the closing date if you would like your child to remain on the list during the Academic year 2026/2027 |
To enquire about admissions at Hatcham Primary please email:
