The deadline has now passed for applications for admission to Reception in September 2026.

If your child is allocated a place at Royal Wharf Primary School for Reception in September 2026, we will be in touch after the National Offer Day to let you know about our Reception transition events.

We will be offering tours for prospective families for our September 2027 cohort in the Autumn Term. Please check back here for the tour sign-up form.

How to apply for a place at Royal Wharf Primary School

Royal Wharf Primary School adopts the London Borough of Newham admission arrangements for pupils from Reception to Year 6.

The below information relates to September 2026 school applications. We will update this information when the new arrangements are shared with us.

Determined Admission Arrangements for September 2026 entry - please click on this link for more information.

Please read and make sure you understand the admissions process. This information is available in Newham's e-booklet 'Starting school 2026 (PDF)'.

Use all your 6 preferences and list (rank) the schools in the order you like best.  School number 1 is the one you want the most, then school 2, then school 3 and so on.

Fill in and submit the online common application form by the closing date. Do not leave it until the last day to apply.

If your application is late, you are less likely to get a place at the school you prefer.

To apply online, please contact the local authority directly, following the link below:

https://www.newham.gov.uk/schools-education/primary-school-admissions

If you would like your child to attend our nursery, we manage our own admissions and you should apply directly to the school. See more information on the link below.

To help you in your choice of primary school, please feel welcome to visit us. We are always happy to meet prospective parents and show you what we have to offer. Please use the above link to book a school tour.

Click on the relevant button below to find out about our admission processes. We hope your application is successful and look forward to welcoming you to our school. 

Appeals

If you want to appeal for a place at any school in Newham, including an academy or free school you must complete the Council’s appeal form or send in a letter of appeal detailing all your reasons – these are known as your written representations. You must send your appeal to: Newham Independent School Appeals Service (NISAS) 1000 Dockside Road London E16 2QU.

Applying for Secondary School

Information about starting Secondary School can be found here 'Starting Secondary School in Newham'

Useful links regarding admissions

Please click on the links below for further information about admissions. 

• Gov.UK  
• Ace Education – Independent Advice for Parents and Carers.  
• School locator