Further Information

Winston Way Academy is a three-form entry primary school, offering 90 places in each year group. The Published Admission Number (PAN) for Reception 2026 is 90 pupils.

We follow the London Borough of Redbridge Admissions Arrangements. Full details for the 2026–2027 academic year can be found here:

These documents provide important information, including:

• How places are allocated to applicants
• The oversubscription criteria (how places are offered when there are more applications than available places)
• The process for applying for a primary school place.

Applications for Reception places must be submitted via the London Borough of Redbridge, even if your child attends a nursery attached to the school. 

The national closing date is usually 15 January, and late applications may be considered after on-time applications have been processed.

Winston Way Academy is a three-form entry primary school, offering 90 places in each year group. The Published Admission Number (PAN) for Reception 2027 is 90 pupils.

We follow the London Borough of Redbridge Admissions Arrangements. Full details for the 2027–28 academic year can be found here:

These documents provide important information, including:

• How places are allocated to applicants
• The oversubscription criteria (how places are offered when there are more applications than available places)
• The process for applying for a primary school place.

Applications for Reception places must be submitted via the London Borough of Redbridge, even if your child attends a nursery attached to the school. 

The national closing date is usually 15 January, and late applications may be considered after on-time applications have been processed.

If your child did not get into a Redbridge school you wanted, you can appeal to an independent panel, further information can be found at the following link:

Parents of summer born children (those born between 1 April and 31 August) may choose to request that their child starts school a year later than their normal age group, entering Reception in the September following their fifth birthday.

Further Information

After reading the Department for Education and Redbridge's guidance, you may decide that you would like your child to start school in a Reception class in the September after their fifth birthday.
 
If this is the case, it is important that you request admission outside of the normal age group in writing to Winston Way Academy at the time of making your reception application (typically 15 January each year).
 
Reception applications open in September each year, with a closing date of 15 January each year. 

When making your written request to the school, you should include:

• Your child’s full name and date of birth
• Confirmation that you are requesting admission outside of the normal age group
• Information about your child’s development, emotional maturity, and readiness for school
• Any relevant medical, social, or educational evidence that supports your request
• Your reasons for believing that starting Reception a year later would be in your child’s best interests

Each request is considered on an individual basis, taking into account the needs of the child and guidance from the Department for Education.  Decisions are made collaboratively with the local authority according to child's best interest.
 
If you require further advice or support before submitting your request, please contact the school office.