These are the admission arrangements for entry into Reception in September 2027 to Prendergast Vale School.
Children born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 are due for entry to the Reception Class in September 2027. You must apply for a place through the local authority of the area in which you live (this may not necessarily be the same local authority as the school if you do not live in Lewisham).
Our Published Admissions Number (PAN) is 30 pupils.
The closing date for Starting School applications (via eadmissions.org.uk) is 11:59pm on Thursday 15 January 2026.
Key Admissions Process Dates (for entry in September 2027)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 September 2026 | Starting School applications open (via eadmissions.org.uk) |
| October - December 2026 | Open Events take place |
|
15 January 2027 |
Closing date for submitting the Common Application Form for Starting School applications. Closing date for submitting a social-medical claim to the school with written evidence from a professional for consideration. You must complete the school's Supplementary Information Form and submit your evidence direct to the school by 11:59pm at this deadline. |
| 16 April 2027 | National Offer Day |
This school participates in the Pan-London Admissions Scheme. For applications in the normal admissions round you should use the online application form which can be found at: www.eadmissions.org.uk
For those who do not reside in one of the London boroughs or surrounding county councils which participates in the Pan-London Admissions Scheme, an application should be made via the home local authority. You can use the online form to express your preference of a maximum of SIX state-funded schools, in rank order. It is the parent’s responsibility to submit an application and any required supporting evidence before the published closing date for applications