Reception
Starting Reception in September 2027
Children born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 start primary school in September 2027.
We have 90 Reception places. The Local Authority is responsible for deciding and administering the admissions policy for Horsenden Primary school.
For information about how to apply and the admission criteria for Reception primary school places, please click here.
To make a primary school Reception application, for a place in September 2027, you must register on the Pan London eAdmissions system. You must then complete your application online from 1st September 2026 directly on the e-Admissions website.
The deadline for applying for primary school for the academic year 2027-2028 is 15th January 2027. Families will then be notified of the application outcome (National Offer day) on 16th April 2027. If you apply online you will receive an email in the evening on 16th April confirming the school that has been offered.
Before you apply
Full details of the admissions process, applications timetable and list of all Ealing schools can be found in the primary school admissions prospectus which will be available from 1st September 2026 from here, and at the bottom of this page.
Please note: Attendance in our Nursery does not guarantee a place in Reception.
Post offer day guidance
Please read the primary school post offer day guidance page on the Ealing school admissions website for information on what to do after offer day on 16th April 2027, while your child is still in Nursery.
Appeals
Should you wish to make an appeal, please visit the appeals page for information on the appeal process for schools in Ealing.
If you do not have access to the internet or need help completing your application, please contact the school office on 020 8422 5985 or by emailing admin@horsenden.ealing.sch.uk
If you have questions about your child’s application, you will need to contact the Ealing Council Admissions department
Tel: 020 8825 5511 (9am to midday - Monday to Friday)
Email: mainroundadmissions@ealing.gov.uk
Or write to:
Primary School Admissions
2nd Floor NE
Percevel House
14-16 Uxbridge Road
Ealing
W5 2HL
School Tours
We are offering tours of our school most Tuesdays at 9.30am. Please contact Ms Young in the school office to book a tour.
If you are unable to visit on a Tuesday, please let us know and we will try and arrange another suitable time,
For more information, you can also visit our Reception year group webpage, or call the school office on 020 8422 5985 to request a call back from a senior member of the EYFS staff.
Ealing Primary School Prospectus
Please note the September 2027 Ealing prospectus will not be available until 1st September 2026. Check back here for the document.
