Admissions to The Aldgate School
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Finding the right school for your child is a difficult decision. There are many sources of information available to assist you. You can find out more information about admissions arrangements to maintained schools on the local authority website.
You can also get in touch with the school at any time if you would like more information. Simply call Claire Bush- our Admissions, Attendance and Welfare Assistant in the school office if you would like to ask any questions or email admissions@thealdgateschool.org
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Open Mornings
Unfortunately we have had to cancel our open mornings for the moment due to Covid-19, however we hope you will be able to find much of the information you need from our website. We have also posted a couple of videos for you to watch and get a feel for what we are like.
We usually hold regular Open Mornings at the school which include tours of the site and information about admissions to both the Children's Centre and school. You can download the slides we show at the Open Day here and learn a little more about the school.
Please note, if your child is in Nursery, they MUST apply for a place in Reception. Children do not automatically transfer from Investigators to Inventors.
Please note, if your child is in Nursery, they MUST apply for a place in Reception. Children do not automatically transfer from Investigators to Inventors.
Admission to the Child and Family Centre
Our Children's Centre and School have different admissions policies. It is important you read them carefully because admission to the Children's Centre for a childcare place or Nursery place does not guarantee admission to the school in your child's Reception year.
Variation to school admissions policy for September 2021 and in year admissions for 2020-21 academic year due to CoVid
Due to the current CoVid-19 situation and the circumstances surrounding it, we have a temporary variation to our admissions policy in place. This will only affect those who wish to use the church attendance route in order to be offered a place in our school.
Nursery Admissions
The application forms for Nursery Admission are out now. This will be for children born between 1st September 2016 -31st August 2017. The deadline for applications to be made is 15th January 2022, the same as for Reception. We have various places in our Nursery- some City of London places for workers and residents and governors places. You can find out more by downloading the policy below.
For entry to the Nursery class in September 2020, there is a new admissions policy.
Reception Admissions
If you live in the City of London and your child was born between 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016, they will move on to primary school in September 2020. You will need to submit a completed common application form directly to your Local Authority by 15 January, 2020.
The process for applying for a primary school place is joined up across all 33 London local authorities. This means that you only use one application form to apply for up to six schools regardless of where the schools are located.
You can apply online by using the eAdmissions website, which opens for applications in September and is accessible right up until midnight on 15 January. You can also apply in writing by requesting a paper form from the City of London Schools Admissions Service by calling 020 7332 1750.
You may also need to complete a supplementary information form if you are applying to The Aldgate School.
The process for applying for a primary school place is joined up across all 33 London local authorities. This means that you only use one application form to apply for up to six schools regardless of where the schools are located.
You can apply online by using the eAdmissions website, which opens for applications in September and is accessible right up until midnight on 15 January. You can also apply in writing by requesting a paper form from the City of London Schools Admissions Service by calling 020 7332 1750.
You may also need to complete a supplementary information form if you are applying to The Aldgate School.
In-year Application Form
If you are applying for a place at The Aldgate School during the school year or to join a different year group, you will need to complete an online in year application form. Please follow the link below. Supplementary forms must be completed if you meet Criteria 2, 3 and 4 and returned to the school office.
Our Admission Priority Area
The school is located on the eastern edge of the City of London. We operate an admissions priority area. To find out whether your home is inside the priority download our helpful maps or email admissions@thealdgateschool.org
Appeals
If you have not been offered a school place at The Aldgate School in Reception, you are entitled to appeal against that decision to an Independent Appeal Panel. There is no right of appeal for places in our Nursery. Please include any evidence or supporting material with your appeal at the time the appeal is lodged.
We offer information and advice to parents about the secondary school application process. We hold regular meetings in Years 4 to 6 to assist with the transfer process.
