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Children qualify for admission to the Reception classes in September 2026 if they were born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022.

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:

Hatcham Primary Prospectus

Admissions Policies for details of our admissions criteria, our arrangements for selecting the pupils who apply, our oversubscription criteria and other details

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 2026/2027

1 September 2025 APPLICATIONS OPEN ON THE LEWISHAM COUNCIL WEBSITE
15 January 2026  CLOSING DATE FOR RECEPTION APPLICATIONS

15 January 2026

Deadline for submission of supporting LAC and medical and social paperwork to be sent to hatchamprimaryadmissions@habstrustsouth.org.uk 

Evening of 16 April 2026

National Offer Day from Lewisham Council

17 April 2026

 The Official Hatcham Primary Offer and Decline letters are sent out
30 April 2026 Deadline to accept or decline the offer through Lewisham Council
12 June 2026 Deadline for admissions application form to be completed
May 2026 Parents will receive induction and home visit appointments for June/July 2026
31 December 2026 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 2025/2026

To enquire about admissions at Hatcham Primary please email: 

hatchamprimaryadmissions@habstrustsouth.org.uk