Admissions - Reception

Discover Swaffield School

A wonderful start to your child's school journey

Choosing the right primary school is one of the most important decisions you will make for your child.

At Swaffield School, we want every child to feel happy, confident and inspired to learn, while giving every family the support they need for their children to thrive.
Making that decision is about more than results and reports. It is about finding a place where your child will feel they belong, happy, supported and ready to learn.
We are proud of the progress our children make, both academically and personally, and of the care and support we offer to pupils and their families.

What Does A Swaffield Child Experience?
NURTURE
A supportive environment where children feel known, valued, safe and
happy – all meaning that they are ready to learn.

INSPIRE
Rich learning experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity, a love of discovery and the confidence to make mistakes and learn from them.

PREPARE
Throughout their time at Swaffield, children have opportunities to develop confidence, independence and the skills needed for the next stage
of life. Our richly diverse school equips our children with the social skills needed to excel in the vibrant, multi-cultural world in which we live. 

How to Apply

Wandsworth Primary School Admissions: 
Applications for a Reception place opened on 1st September 2026.
The deadline to apply (via Wandsworth Council) is Friday 15th January 2027. 

Apply here: www.wandsworth.gov.uk/admissions  

Live In Another Borough?

If you live outside of Wandsworth, you should apply through your home borough. 
If you have any queries, please contact Wandsworth School Admissions 
Email: admissions@wandsworth.gov.uk    Tel: 020 8871 7316

Wandsworth Reception Admissions Criteria

Wandsworth Council sets the admissions criteria for Reception places; please read the 'Choose A Wandsworth Primary School' booklet for full information about the admissions process and admission arrangements for Wandsworth Primary Schools for places in September 2027.

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Looking for a Reception place for the current academic year?

Please contact our Admissions Officer, Sue Medhurst: admissions@swaffield.wandsworth.sch.uk 

What is Swaffield School Like? 

Finding the best Wandsworth primary school to suit your child can be daunting for parents.

The best way to get a true feel of a school is to visit and we recommend coming to one of our school open mornings. Parents have the opportunity to meet Ms Hamilton, our Head Teacher, to ask any questions they may have, meet children and teachers and find out what makes Swaffield School an excellent choice for their child's primary school education.   

You are very welcome to visit Swaffield School more than once and we suggest bringing your child so that they can be part of the process.

Looking at Ofsted Ratings and Results is also a key part of parents' decision-making process:

* Take a look at: Our Ofsted page for our June 2025 Ofsted Report 

* Visit our Results page for information about how well our children do in results of statutory assessments from Reception to Year 6. Please remember that there are individual children behind all these numbers and we are very proud of them all.

Parents and carers praise the academic progress their children make and also the wider support the school offers to both pupils and parents. June 2025 Ofsted Report

Appeals 

The Wandsworth Appeals Service is responsible for arranging appeal panels for all of Wandsworth's community primary and secondary schools and some of the borough's academies, voluntary-aided and foundation schools.
How to make an appeal: Visit the council website for details of what to do and the Appeals Timetable: https://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/schools-and-admissions/admissions/school-admissions-appeals/ 

Wraparound Care At Swaffield

I regularly use the wraparound care, it's a real strength; it's a huge support for working parents as it runs until 6.30pm every day and it's very easy to book.                                                                                                                                                                    Reception - Parent

We realise the importance of offering wrap-around care to parents and are pleased to offer Out of School Care before and after the school day for children at our school.

We have two sessions per day - Sunrise and Sunset - which are available for children aged 3 to 11.

Sunrise is open before school from 7.15am to 9am
Sunset is open after school until 6.30pm

You can book as many or as few sessions as you require and we offer the flexibility of ad-hoc bookings too.
Find out more here. 

Delayed or Deferred Admissions

Please contact Wandsworth Council for information about: 

• Delayed admission to Reception: 
  https://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/schools-and-admissions/admissions/primary-school-admissions/delayed-admission-of-summer-born-children-to-reception/ 
• Deferred admission to Reception: 
  https://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/schools-and-admissions/admissions/primary-school-admissions/deferred-entry-to-reception-to-later-in-the-school-year/ 

Visit our Welcome page to watch our school video and get a taste of our wonderful school.