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Choosing a primary school for your child is a huge decision for any family, and we’re pleased that you, like so many other local parents/carers, are thinking about sending your child to Harrington Hill Primary School.

Admissions into our school from Reception class up to Year 6 are carried out by the local Authority, should you wish for a mid-year transition or are new to the area and would like to enrol your child, please visit:

Admissions Team
Hackney Education
1 Reading Lane
London
E8 1GQ

020 8820 7000 – Main Switchboard

For admissions into the school Nursery, applications must be made directly to the school. Please contact the main school office for further information and to book an appointment.

Harrington Hill Primary School
Mount Pleasant Lane
London E5 9JG

020 8806 7275

Before you apply

This admissions process is for children aged 3 and 4 (born between 1 September 2017 and 31 August 2018) who will start reception class at primary school in September 2022. All parents should apply by 15 January 2022, even if your child is already in the nursery class.

If you have moved to the area or wish to change primary schools (your child was born between 1 September 2016 and 31 August 2017) you can apply to change schools ‘in-year’ and be offered a place to start as quickly as possible. If you want your child to go to a different school, discuss any concerns with your current school. Changing schools can be very disruptive for children.

Primary school guide

Before you start you might find it useful to read through our primary school guide which contains all of the key information you need to make your application.

Read the primary admission guide (PDF) 
Online information session

View an online information session using your smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer. School admissions staff will host the briefings.

Find out more about the primary school briefings 
Children with Education, Health and Care Plans

There is a separate application process for children who have an Education, Health and Care Plan or are issued with a draft plan by 22 October 2022. You will get an application form to complete from the Education, Health and Care Planning (EHCP) team. You should use this form to list the schools you prefer for your child.

Delaying your child’s start in reception

After a school place has been offered you can delay your child’s start in reception class or request they go part-time when they first start school by speaking to the headteacher of the school.

In limited circumstances you can request to defer your child’s admission to reception class for a full year until September 2023.

If you wish to defer your child’s start into the Reception class from 2022 until 2023, you must apply in the normal way for a Reception place in September 2022 (deadline 15 January 2022). In addition you must read the important information about deferring and submit a request for a deferral form.