In-year admissions to Prendergast Vale School are now open for 2025-26 and we welcome applications. In-year admissions to Prendergast Vale School (Reception* – Year 11) are now open. We welcome applications from families interested in joining our school community. Please note that while spaces are available in some year groups, others are currently full. Where a year group is fully subscribed, any new applicants will be placed on the relevant waiting list. You can apply by completing an in-year application form, available on this website. To ensure your application can be processed, please provide all requested supporting documents, making sure they are current. In-Year Admissions to Prendergast Vale School (Reception-Year 11) The above in-year information applies to Reception - Year 11 only. For details about applying to our Nursery, please visit our Nursery Admissions page: Admission to the Nursery at Prendergast Vale School Please read the admissions information carefully. Our Admissions Policy 2025-26 and Nursery Admissions Policy 2025-26 are available to view on our School Policies webpage. *For in-year admissions to Reception and Year 7, the starting school/secondary transfer planned rounds apply until 31 December each year. This school participates in the pan London Admissions Scheme and all applications for entry to Reception and Year 7 in the planned round must go via your local authority until the end of December of the year of entry. From the start of term in January each year, our standard in-year admissions procedure applies to in-year applications to Reception and Year 7 and you must apply direct to Prendergast Vale School from January onwards.
15 hours of FREE childcare per week for your 3 year old - apply now!
Spaces available in our Ofsted Outstanding Early Years Nursery!
Is your child 3 years old?
From the term after their third birthday, they're entitled to 15 hours of FREE childcare per week - no catches, no extra criteria.
Simply complete our application form, and we'll do the rest!
If you’re eligible, we also offer 30-hour funded places for working parents.
If you’re not eligible, you can still purchase an additional 15-hour top-up session (conditions apply).
How to apply:
Fill in our quick online application form
Upload proof of address
Upload proof of your child’s date of birth
That’s it — simple!
Why choose Prendergast Vale School for your child's Nursery education?
Ofsted Outstanding Early Years provision – exceptional care and teaching
Led by an experienced teacher + two additional members of staff - high pupil/adult ratio
Small, caring setting where every child is known and valued
Part of a trusted, established school community
School-based setting - smoother transition into Reception and beyond
Access to wider school facilities and resources
Strong focus on language, social skills and early numeracy through play
While a Nursery place doesn't guarantee a Reception place, over 50% of our oversubscribed Reception class typically attended our Nursery
Give your child the best start to their education - apply today!
Click to complete your online application form now
Parents & Carers, are you looking for the perfect primary school for your child?
Come and see what makes our school so special at one of our upcoming Open Mornings!
Join us to meet our teachers, explore our amazing facilities, and discover how we can help your child thrive.
We can't wait to welcome you!
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Welcome to Prendergast Vale, a vibrant all-through school (Nursery—Year 11) nestled in the heart of Lewisham. We’re part of the Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools. Our greatest strength lies in our exceptional educators, who are dedicated to fostering a truly inclusive and nurturing community. Join our thriving community!
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