ADMISSIONS AT ORLEANS PRIMARY SCHOOL
We are a community primary school offering education to children aged between 3 and 11 years old. Our school is committed to inclusion and to serving the needs of the children in the local community. Richmond Local Authority set our admissions criteria. The contact number for the Admissions Department is 0208 547 5569 (9am to 2pm) Information regarding how to apply can be accessed via their website by following this link:
www.richmond.gov.uk/primary_school_admissions
Admission to Richmond's Primary schools for 2022 entry: here
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON ADMISSIONS Linked here
Last Three Years Admissions Information
Information on our admissions for the last three years is linked here: Richmond infant, junior and primary community schools admissions.
Nursery and Reception (School) Tours & Presentations 2021/2022
We are delighted to be able to begin running our school and nursery combined tours from 28th September. These will be conducted by the Headteacher or the Deputy Headteacher, and the dates and times for these are below. The tour will consist of a presentation and Q&A session with either the Head or the Deputy, and then a visit to some of the classrooms led by some Year 6 pupils. Please book onto the tour that you wish to attend, all adults you are attending with need to complete a booking form as the numbers are capped at 30 for health and safety reasons. Anyone without a booking will not be permitted to join the tour.
Tour dates, times and booking links listed here:
Tuesday 28th September https://forms.gle/kvyavLJrwuS32DNC8
Monday 4th October https://forms.gle/5qrbSaoLFAJefHME9
Tuesday 19th October https://forms.gle/GC9J3c5vLhHdGprC6
Monday 1st November https://forms.gle/WGhnjKzARhwvenzcA
Tuesday 9th November https://forms.gle/QMXjZ4XVzoEyTU529
Monday 22nd November https://forms.gle/y2tkLncY3V8cHb829
We have created a Virtual Tour of our school, which includes the following;
- A welcome and introduction from the Headteacher
- A virtual tour of our school grounds including our playground, classrooms, library, Meditation Garden and our Classrooms. This is voiced by our previous Deputy Head Beckie Bennett.
- An interview with some of our Year 6 pupils which details what they think about their time at Orleans.
Here is a further photo slideshow of our school:
PROSPECTIVE NURSERY PARENTS
Please remember the following dates:
The School Office begins accepting Nursery Applications for the following academic year: 1st September 2021
Closing date for Nursery Applications: Friday 4th March 2022
Parents will be informed regarding Nursery places: Friday 6th May 2022
For parents and carers who would like to enquire about nursery spaces once the application closing date has passed, or once the academic year has started, please contact the school office via info@orleans.richmond.sch.uk, who will be able to advise if a nursery space is available. Please note that spaces in a specific session, whether morning or afternoon, may only be available. Should a space be available, and your child meets the required age criteria, the completed application form, a copy of your child(ren) birth certificate and proof of your address, needs to be provided to the school office as soon as is possible.
Starting School in Reception
We admit 30 children to each of our two Reception classes. If your child attends our Nursery you will need to reapply for a Reception place. There is no automatic right of admission from Nursery to Reception. Reception places will be offered strictly according to the Local Authority admissions criteria. If you have any further questions please either contact the Local Authority or our school office on 020 8892 1654.
Admission to Richmond's Primary schools for 2022 entry: here
Oversubscription Criteria
If any of our classes are oversubscribed the London Borough of Richmond will allocate places using the following criteria. These are listed in order of priority:
- Looked after children who are in public care
- Children who have exceptional, social or educational needs that require their attendance at a particular school
- Siblings
- Children of staff
- Children living closest to Orleans Primary School
Nursery Places
We have 26 part time morning places (8.45 - 11.45) and 26 part time afternoon places (12.30 - 3.30). Offers for places in the Nursery are made using the same set of criteria as for the Reception classes.
Download Nursery admissions application 2022/2023
At Orleans Primary School we do not offer the 30 hours provision on site, however, for parents who are eligible or are keen to have 30 hours, we signpost them to Mandarin Ducklings Nursery tel: 0208 892 2241. Please do contact them to discuss this further.
www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs/free-childcare-and-education-for-2-to-4-year-olds
SECONDARY SCHOOL ADMISSIONS
(See attachment at bottom of this page for powerpoint presentation from Richmond Borough on admissions to secondary schools)
Admission to Richmond's Secondary Schools for 2022 entry: here
In-Year admissions
Richmond Local Authority allocates in-year places and applications should be made directly to their admissions department (Phone: 020 8891 7183 or inyearadmissions@richmond.gov.uk). Please note: in-year places are only available when a class has less than 30 children. In extraordinary circumstances where a child has exceptional social or educational needs, a place may be offered which will take a class size over 30
Last Three Years Admissions Information
Information on our admissions for the last three years is linked here: Richmond infant, junior and primary community schools admissions.
Submit a school admissions appeal
If your child has been refused a place at one of your preferred primary or secondary schools, you may appeal the decision of the admissions authority. Your reasons for appealing will then be considered by an independent panel.
You must read the guidance linked below before you complete your form.
https://www.richmond.gov.uk/media/20637/school_admissions_appeals_guidance_notes_covid_19.pdf
Please note the deadlines for making an appeal and scheduled appeal dates.
Before you start
You can only lodge an appeal once you have received a letter refusing a place at your preferred school(s). To apply for a school place or to enquire about the waiting list please contact School Admissions.
Special Educational Needs
You should not complete this form if your child has a statement of special educational needs (SEN) or an Education Healthcare Plan (EHCP) as the Authority’s SEN Panel will consider your case separately.
Submitting your form
If you are appealing for more than one child, or more than one school, a separate form must be completed for each.
The easiest way is to submit your appeal using our online form. Paper forms are available if you wish to return by post or email.
You will need
- Child's details, including proof of residence if you have moved since your original application. This could be a photocopy of a Council Tax bill, or the front cover of your child benefit book.
- Your reasons for appealing - see guidance below.
- Evidence to support your appeal (e.g. a doctor’s letter).
The appeal hearing is arranged independently of the Admissions Team, therefore any evidence submitted that you wish to be used in the determination of your waiting list place must also be sent to School Admissions.
Guidance for appeal reasons
Ensure you have read the appeals guidance (pdf, 34KB) before you begin the form.
Please explain, as fully as possible, as the Appeals Panel will read this in advance of the hearing.
If you would like particular medical or social reasons for attending the named school to be taken into account, you are encouraged to provide professionally supported evidence with this form (e.g. a doctor’s letter). These can submitted with your appeal form.
If the reason for your appeal includes difficulties being experienced at your child’s current school, then you should state here what those difficulties are, when they began and the steps you have taken to resolve those difficulties with the school. Please note, it may be necessary to verify this information with staff at the school. Should you prefer this not to happen, please state why.
Appeals for Reception to year 2 may be affected by infant class size legislation. In these instances, a panel can only allow an appeal in very specific circumstances
What happens next
Once your application has been received, it will be processed and you will be contacted about the next steps, including details of how your appeal will be conducted.
Important dates and deadlines
The following appeal dates apply to children starting school in September 2021.
Secondary appeals
- Deadline for lodging secondary appeals: Monday 20 April 2020
- Secondary appeals are scheduled to be heard between May and June 2020
Primary appeals
- Deadline for lodging primary appeals: Friday 22nd May 2020
- Primary appeals are scheduled to be heard during July 2020
Contact
For more information about admissions appeals, contact:
Email: education.appeals@richmond.gov.uk
Phone: 020 8891 7183
It may take the Local Authority longer to respond during peak periods.
We are unable to assist with queries relating to your child’s application, including their position on any waiting lists. Contact School Admissions for more information about these matters.