Admissions

St Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided in the Archdiocese of Southwark. It is in the trusteeship of the Diocese. The school is conducted by its governing body as part of the Catholic Church in accordance with its Trust Deed and Instrument of Government and seeks at all times to be a witness to Jesus Christ. The school exists primarily to serve the Catholic community and Catholic children always have priority of admission.

However, the Governing Body also welcomes applications from those of other denominations and faiths and from those who have no faith who support the religious ethos of the school. Having consulted with the Local Authority, the Diocese and other admission authorities, the governors intend to admit into the reception class, in September 2026, up to 30 pupils, the published admission number (PAN), without reference to ability or aptitude

Note: Admission to the Nursery class does not automatically guarantee a place in the main school. Applicants will be required to reapply for a place in Reception

In applying for a place at this school, parents must complete:

The Common Application Form (CAF)

required by the Local Authority and the Certificate of Practice should be completed and received at the school not later than the national closing date for primary schools. The Certificate of Practice is not mandatory and is only required for those applying under Criteria 2 of the policy. You are advised to retain a copy of the certificate, offers of places will be sent to parents by their home Local Authority on the common offer date

Supplementary Information Form our school also requires applicants to complete our supplementary form (attached below).

This form is not mandatory; however if one is not received the governors will not be able to apply their admission criteria and the application will be considered under the ‘any other children’ category.
Once you have completed your Supplementary Information Form, please submit your form along with your supporting documents to

admissions@st-marys.lambeth.sch.uk.