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Applying for a primary school place for September 2025 start

If your child was born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021 you can apply for them to join the Reception Class 2025. The online application process is now open to submit your application.

Please note that the closing date for applications is Wednesday 15 January 2025

To find out more and to apply, follow the link below:

Starting primary school | Kensington and Chelsea


The School Admissions Team offers advice and assistance to parents, carers and schools, about all aspects of school admissions.

The team coordinates admissions to reception classes of  primary schools and the transfer to secondary school admissions process as part of the Pan London Coordinated Admission System.   

The Schools Admissions Team is the admission authority for the community schools in Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster and as part of this role; the admissions team administers the admissions to the community primary schools for admission to reception class.

The team also coordinates admissions to schools for in-year admissions, for example, for families who have just moved into the area or wish to transfer school for any other reason. The Admissions Team also administer applications for assistance with home to school travelling expenses.

Who to contact

If you need a paper application form or further guidance, contact the Admissions Team on:


Further information and details including how to apply for a school place are also available in the following links:


Page last reviewed: 08/11/2024

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