Starting primary school
Reception class admissions for 2026
If you submitted your application online you will receive your outcome letter via email.
You will have 14 days to respond to the offer.
Waiting lists and appeals
If you were not offered your first preference school, your child will be automatically kept on the waiting lists of your higher preference schools.
We recommend that you accept the offer that you have been made, as you will still be able to stay on the waiting lists for your preferred schools.
Your outcome letter will include more information about who to contact to get waiting list updates.
The local authority will hold the waiting lists for all Community schools and list positions will be available from 13 May onwards.
You also have a legal right of appeal for any school that has been unable to offer a place.
Find out more about school admission appeals.
Late applications
The eAdmissions website is open until August for late applications.
If you require a paper form, contact the Admissions Team.
Resources
Our handy guides provide information on the admissions process.
Primary school admission hints and tips 2026
The most frequently asked questions and includes general guidance and signposting to more detailed information.
Primary School Admission brochure 2026
Our brochure includes:
- the process of applying for schools and what happens after
- summarised oversubscription criteria for all Kensington and Chelsea primary schools
- how places were offered in the previous year
- useful information that you may need to know before your child starts school
Privacy notice
Read the School Admissions privacy notice.
Contact us
If you need a paper application form or further guidance, contact the Admissions Team:
- phone: 020 7745 6432 / 6433, Monday to Friday, 9am to 2pm
- email: [email protected]