School Admissions

Admission to Reception for Entry September 2027

Barrow Hedges Primary School is a member of Cirrus Primary Academy Trust who are their own admission authority. However, under the Pan London Agreement all admissions are coordinated by the Local Authority. Our published admission number (PAN) is 90. Where the number of applications exceeds the number of available places, our over-subscription criteria is applied; please refer to the admissions arrangements below for further information.

Applications for Reception places for children who will be four years old by 1st September 2027 (born between 01.09.2022 and 31.08.2023) should be made online through the Sutton Council website; the closing date for applications is 15th January 2027. Please click here or full details of the application process. If you have any questions regarding the admissions process, please contact the admissions officer by e-mail to admissions@barrowhedges.com co.uk or the Sutton Admissions Team to suttonadmissions@cognus.co.uk,

Admissions Arrangements for Entry from September 2027

The admissions arrangements for entry from September 2027 were determined by the Trust on 3rd December 2025 (please see below).

Admissions Policy Barrow Hedges Primary School - September 2027

In-Year Admissions

Applications for in-year admissions are also dealt with by the London Borough of Sutton Admissions Team. Full details of how to apply together with an application form can be found here. When a place becomes available, the waiting list is ranked and the place offered to the highest child on the list according to the admissions criteria. Please click on the document below for details regarding the in-year admissions arrangements for 2026-2027.

Admissions Arrangements for Entry from September 2026

The admissions arrangements for entry from September 2026 were determined by the Trust on 4th December 2024 (please see below).

Admissions Policy Barrow Hedges Primary School  - September 2026

Appeals (Not applicable for Nursery)

Should your child be denied a place at Barrow Hedges Primary School and you wish to consider an appeal, please download our information pack and appeals form below; National Offer Day is  Friday 16th April 2027. All appeals for Barrow Hedges Primary School for Reception entry September 2026 must be received by Friday 14th May 2027.

Appeal Guidance Notes and Application