Applications for Reception 2027 are now open and the deadline is 15th January 2027. Please contact the Local Authority Admissions team if you require further assistance. 

Admissions to Rockmount Primary School are controlled by Croydon Local Authority, except the Nursery.

Visit www.croydon.gov.uk/admissions to be guided through the steps in the application process and to find out the progress of your application.

Please contact Croydon Local Authority if you wish to appeal against any decision made by the authority.

How to apply

Nursery

We have a select number of Nursery spaces remaining for this current academic year. If you wish to make an enquiry, please click here and email the school office to let them know. 

Nursery applications for the 2027/2028 academic year will open on Friday 23rd October and close on Friday 26th February 2027. After this date, we will complete the first round of offers. The application form may reopen if further spaces become available.

Please continue to check this page for updates.

Please note that children who turn three during the Autumn Term will be considered for a January start — but only if spaces are available. Availability cannot be guaranteed. Parents and carers of these children will be contacted from November 2026 onwards only if a place can be offered.

Applications must be made directly to the school via the link below. Places are allocated during the Spring Term. If a place is not immediately available, you have the option to keep your child's name on the waiting list.

We offer:

• Morning sessions 8.30am-11.30am
• Afternoon sessions 12.15pm-3.15pm
• Full days 8.30am-2.30pm (optional extended session 2.30pm - 3.15pm at a cost of £8)

All children are entitled to five sessions a week. (15 hours) You may choose to pay for additional sessions at £20 each or £90 for a full week. We also charge £2.60 for a school lunch, plus an extended session charge of £8, where applicable. (Please note that the full fee is payable during periods of sickness, family holidays and any other absences. We do not charge for Inset Days or Bank Holidays.)

You may be entitled to 30 hours child care free of charge. To find out more, please click here. 

Where there is over subscription, we use Croydon's admissions criteria, where priority is given to:

1. Looked After Children (i.e. children in public care)
2. Siblings: Children with a brother or sister who will be in attendance at the school at the time of enrolment of the new pupil.
3. Medical: Children with serious medical reasons needing to attend Rockmount in particular (the application must be supported by a letter from a professional such as a doctor or a social worker)
4. Distance: Priority will be given to children living nearest to the school as measured in a straight line

During the spring term, we will begin a first round of offers where we will ask that you accept your nursery place by a given date. After that date, if we have remaining places available, a second round of offers will be sent out. 
If you have not been contacted by the May half term, this will unfortunately mean that there are no remaining places at this time.

Please note that a place in the Nursery does not guarantee a place in the Reception Class. You must apply for this separately via your Local Authority website. 

Reception

If you live in the borough you must apply on the Croydon Common Application Form (CAF). Applications can be made online at www.eadmissions.org.uk. If you live in a different borough, you will need to apply on your own borough's form.
Where there is over subscription priority is given to:

1. Looked After Children (i.e. children in public care)
2. Siblings: Children with a brother or sister who will be in attendance at the school at the time of enrolment of the new pupil.
3. Medical: Children with serious medical reasons needing to attend Rockmount in particular (the application must be supported by a letter from a professional such as a doctor or a social worker)
4. Distance: Priority will be given to children living nearest to the school as measured in a straight line

Application Deadline: 15th January 2027

National offer day for Reception is 16th April 2027

If you applied online, an email notification will be sent to you that evening.

You can find further information regarding starting in Reception here.

Mid-year Admissions (all year groups)

Applications for places in Reception and Years 1-6 once the school year has started, should be made to the school admissions team at Croydon Local Authority where you can find a step-by-step guide on how to apply. 

Families of children entering the school mid-year will be asked to meet with the Headteacher for an induction interview. The Headteacher will ask for all relevant details concerning your child's health, welfare and previous attainment. The parent/carer will be given the opportunity to ask questions and have a tour of the school.

Is your child in Year 6?

• Secondary School Applications 2025

Applications should be made via Croydon Local Authority. Further guidance can be found at www.croydon.gov.uk/admissions

Application Deadline:  31st October 2026

National offer day for Year 7 is 1st March 2027