School Admission Policy
Introduction
Hampton Hill Junior School is a Community school and admission arrangements are determined in agreement with the local authority. The Admissions Authority for our school is the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames which publishes its entry regulations every year.
Our governing body applies the regulations on admissions fairly and equally to all those who wish to attend this school in accordance with the Local Authority.
Parents can receive a copy of these regulations directly from the LA or by following the link below:
Richmond Borough Admissions Criteria
Prospective Parent Tours 2025/26
If your child is due to start Year 3 in September 2026 and you would like to book a place on one of our prospective parent tours please fill in the Google form using the link below:
Tour Dates
Tuesday 30th September 9.15am
Friday 10th October 9.15am
Tuesday 4th November 9.15am
Tuesday 25th November 9.15am
Key Dates
2025
Monday 1 September Online applications are open via www.eadmissions.org.uk.
2026
Thursday 15 January Closing date for receipt of online and paper applications, including supplementary forms.
Wednesday 11 February Final date for applications to be considered as on-time where due to exceptional circumstances they could not be made by 15 January 2026, and for people who moved after 15 January 2026 to evidence habitual residency in the borough.
Thursday 16 April (National Offer Day) informing them of the result of your application. All on-time applicants will be sent an email during the evening.
Thursday 30 April Date by which parents must accept or decline their offer.
Aims
We seek to be an inclusive school, welcoming children from all backgrounds and abilities. All applications will be treated in a sensitive and fair manner.
How parents can apply for their child to be admitted to our school
Our school is a community school, and it determines the admission arrangements in agreement with the Local Authority. The Admissions Authority for our school is therefore the LA which publishes its entry regulations every year.
School Admissions - London Borough of Richmond
If you live in Richmond Borough you will be expected to apply online by going to www.eadmissions.org.uk or www.richmond.gov.uk
Admissions Team email: richmond.admissions@achievingforchildren.org.uk
SEND Admissions
Admissions of pupils with SEND are considered on the same basis as those without SEND. The School Admissions Code of Practice requires children and young people with SEN to be treated fairly. Admissions authorities:
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must consider applications from parents who have SEN but do not have an EHC plan on the basis of the school's published criteria as part of normal procedures
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must not refuse to admit a child who has SEN but does not have an EHC plan because they do nt feel able to cater for those needs
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must not refuse to admit a child on the grounds that they do not have an EHC plan
The admission arrangments for pupils wihtout an EHCP must not discriminate agasint or disadvantage disabled children or those with special eductional needs and must follow the local authority achool admissions procedures. Please click on the link below for more information
SEND Admission Arrangments Richmond
In-year Admissions Team
If you live in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and your child is currently attending school, contact the In-year Admissions Team via email at richmond.admissions@achievingforchildren.org.uk and request a callback.
If you live outside Richmond upon Thames and wish to apply for a place or are moving into the borough and your child is currently attending school, you should contact the in-year admission section of your home council.
Postal address:
The School Admissions Team
School Admissions
Achieving for Children
Guildhall 2
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1EU
Personal callers are welcome without prior appointment at the Education, Children's and Cultural Services Directorate reception (Civic Centre).
For information on how school places have been allocated in previous years please click on the link below:
Allocation of Richmond Community Primary School Places for the Past 3 Years
Admission appeals
If parents wish to appeal against a decision to refuse entry, they can do so by applying to the LA. An independent panel considers all such appeals, and its decision is binding for all parties concerned. The tables in the following link contain key dates in the schools admissions appeal process. More information can be found via the following link: Richmond Borough Appeals
The Standard Number
The ‘standard number’ is the number of children the LA considers the school can accommodate. The standard number for our school is 360. We keep this number under review, and the governors will apply to change the number if circumstances change.
Monitoring and Review
This policy will be monitored by the governing body and reviewed every two years, or earlier in the light of any changed circumstances, either in our school or in the local area. The policy will always take due note of guidance provided by the local Admissions Forum.
Reference
Determined Admission Arrangements 2006/7 (LBRUT)
If you have any questions on the admissions procedure please contact the school office.
Moving Up to Secondary School in September 2026
Children who were born between 1 September 2014 and 31 August 2015 are eligible to begin Year 7 at a secondary school in September 2026.
Applications open on Monday 1 September 2025 and close at 11:59pm on Friday 31 October 2025.
You must apply through the local authority which is responsible for administering the council tax for your home, even if you intend to name a school located in another area.
If you are applying for children of a multiple birth, a separate application is required for each child.
You do not need to complete an application if your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Instead contact your assessment coordinator to discuss your child’s school placement.
For a summary of the admission arrangements for all state-funded schools in the borough, please refer to the relevant school brochures provided below. Each brochure includes a link to the respective school's website, where the complete admission arrangements are published. It is your responsibility to read these arrangements thoroughly before submitting an application to understand the allocation process.
In your application, inform us if your child will have a sibling attending your preferred school(s) in September 2026. This will allow us to apply the correct priority.
National Offer Day is on Monday 2 March 2026. You will receive your outcome via email which the eAdmissions system sends in batches after 5 pm. If you applied online, you can also log in to your eAdmissions account after 5 pm to view your outcome and submit your response.
Applications to London Borough of Richmond upon Thames secondary schools are managed by the local authority. Click on the following links to find out how to apply for a secondary school place for your child.
Richmond Transfer to Secondary Schools Presentation September 2026
Guide for admission to Year 7 in a Richmond Secondary School 2026
Summary of admissions arrangements for September 2026
Secondary School Admissions
Important Dates
Applications Open - Monday 1st September 2025
Applications Close - Friday 31st October 2025
National Offer Day - Monday 2nd March 2026
If you live outside the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames but would like your child to attend a Richmond secondary school you will need to contact your home authority to apply for a place.
Secondary School Appeals
The link for Richmond's appeals is:
Secondary School Appeals