PROSPECTIVE PARENT VISIT
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School
Chingford E4 7BJ
If your child is due to start school in September 2027
you are invited to an open event as follows:
Mornings
Please book through Eventbrite. Spaces are limited.
Tuesday 3rd November 2026 – 9.30am until 10.30am
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2001167855927?aff=oddtdtcreator
Thursday 19th November 2026 – 9.30am until 10.30am
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2001168197950?aff=oddtdtcreator
Thursday 26th November 2026 – 9.30am until 10.30am
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2001168460736?aff=oddtdtcreator
Thursday 7th January 2027 – 9.30am until 10.30am
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2001168559030?aff=oddtdtcreator
We warmly invite parents and carers to join a school tour (max. 2 tickets per booking).
Please arrive 5 minutes early for signing in. Tours last about an hour and include a welcome talk,
guided tour, and time for questions. For safety, prams and buggies must be left in the playground.
Where possible, we ask that prospective pupils do not attend.
We look forward to welcoming you to our school.
Admissions to St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Reception Intake : Academic Year 2027/2028
For those parents interested in applying for a place at St Mary's Catholic Primary School for the Reception Intake 2027/2028 (those children born between 01.09.2022 & 31.08.2023) the Waltham Forest Primary Brochure containing criteria for all schools and information on how to apply will be available from September 2026.
Brochures are available online via the London Borough of Waltham Forest Website at https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/schools-education-and-learning/apply-primary-school. If you are unable to access the brochure online please email admissions@walthamforest.gov.uk who will be able to send you a copy by return email.
Applications can be made on-line from September at www.eadmissions.org.uk and parents are encouraged to use this route if at all possible. Alternatively, a paper application can be submitted using the 'Common Application Form' (CAF) obtainable from Primary Admissions. The application window for a 2027 place in Reception opens on the 1st of September 2026 and closes of the 15th January 2026.
Parents/carers who want to support their application with a copy of the Certificate of Catholic Practice need to make an appointment with their parish priest to obtain and complete the certificate. The child’s original baptism certificate will also need to be seen by the school. It is the responsibility of the parents /carers to ensure all supporting documentation is returned to the school office on or before the 15th January 2027.
As well as appearing in the Waltham Forest Primary Brochure, the school's criteria can be found in the Prospectus and Parents Handbook, available to download or directly from the school office.
Parish Boundary maps are also available to download for your information.
If you have any queries please do not hesitate to telephone Mrs Lockwood in the school office on 020 8529 4723 (select Option 2).
Appeal Timetable for Reception Intake 2027/2028
Closing date for submitting Appeal Form is 16 May 2027.
If you have any queries, please contact the school office by email and we will respond as quickly as we can. All appeals will be heard taking reasonable adjustments and will folllow procedures as laid out in local and national guidance.
Link: Waltham Forest Primary Admissions
2027/2028 Intake - Admissions Policy
The Governing Body of St Mary's Catholic Primary School have agreed the criteria for 2027/2028 for admission to this school.
Annual Reception Intakes For Future Academic Years
Reception intakes are co-ordinated by the Borough and the application process commences in the year before your child is due to start school. At that time, information will be available from Waltham Forest Pupil Admissions - Telephone: 020 8496 3000 (Option 5 - Admissions). Information will also be available on their website at www.walthamforest.gov.uk If calling in person the address for personal callers is Sycamore House, Walthamstow Town Hall Complex, Forest Road, E17 4JX - opening times 9.30 am - 4.30 pm, Mondays to Fridays. (Postal Address only: 1A Harvey Road, Leytonstone, E11 3DB)
The dates set out below are based on information to hand at this time (Sept 2026) and are subject to change. You should not rely solely on the information below as it is intended as a guide only to the timeframe for future admission rounds.
| Child's DOB | Academic Year of Entry* | Application Process Starts** |
| 01.09.22-31.08.23 | 2027/2028 | September 2026 |
| 01.09.23-31.08.24 | 2028/2029 | September 2027 |
| 01.09.24-31.08.25 | 2029/2030 | September 2028 |
| 01.09.25-31.08.26 | 2030/2031 | September 2029 |
| 01.09.26-31.08.27 | 2031/2032 | September 2030 |
* Academic Year runs from 1st September to 31st August in any year
** Based on information available at present