Primary Applications
Children qualify for admission to the Reception classes in September 2025 if they were born between 1st September 2020 and 31st August 2021.
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 |
| Tuesday 8th July 2025 | 9:30am to 10:30am |
| Tuesday 30th September 2025 | 10:00am to 11:00am |
| Thursday 16th October 2025 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm |
| Thursday 20th November 2025 | 9:30pm to 10:30pm |
Location: Hatcham Primary, Hunsdon Road, SE14 5RD
Please note that Hatcham Primary and Hatcham Free School are different primary schools.
Primary Transfer Process for 2024/2025
| 1 September 2024 | APPLICATIONS OPEN ON THE LEWISHAM COUNCIL WEBSITE |
| 15 January 2025 | CLOSING DATE FOR RECEPTION APPLICATIONS |
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15 January 2025 |
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 2025 |
National Offer Day from Lewisham Council |
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17 April 2025 |
The Official Hatcham Primary Offer and Decline letters are sent out |
| 30 April 2025 | Deadline to accept or decline the offer through Lewisham Council |
| 12 June 2025 | Deadline for admissions application form to be completed |
| May 2025 | Parents will receive induction and home visit appointments for June/July 2025 |
| 31 December 2025 | 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 |
Primary Transfer Process for 2025/2026
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To enquire about admissions at Hatcham Primary please email:
