Elmwood Infant School

  • Address: Lodge Road - Croydon, London, England (Map)
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Admission for Reception Classes  
(For children born between 1st September – 31st August )

If you child was born between 1st September and 31st August  you can apply for a place for your child to start Elmwood Infant School’s Reception class from the school year . To apply for a place, visit https://www.croydon.gov.uk/admissions.

Completed forms must be returned by Tuesday 15th January 

Admission for Nursery Classes 
(For children born between 1st September – 31st August)

If your child was born between 1st September and 31st August you can register for a place at our Nursery.

Please ensure you bring the following: Child’s FULL birth certificate and proof of your home address (Mortgage agreement, an up-to-date council tax letter or tenancy agreement).

Once completed you will need to return these to the school office, with the documents listed above.

Year 2 (Infants) to Year 3 (Junior) Transfer
If your child is currently in Year 2, you must apply by 15th January for a junior school place.

Key points to remember:

  • There is no automatic transfer from Elmwood Infant School to Elmwood Junior School (or any other Junior School)
  • Carefully read the admissions criteria for the junior school(s) that you wish to apply for,
  • Junior schools give priority within their admissions criteria to children who are on the roll of their linked infants school. Our linked school is Elmwood Junior School.

You can complete and submit your application ONLINE at www.croydon.gov.uk/admissions

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