Welcome to Reception at Winston Way Academy

We are delighted that you are considering Winston Way Academy as your child’s primary school.

Starting school is a significant and exciting milestone, and we are honoured to be part of this journey with you. At Winston Way Academy, we are committed to making your child’s transition into school life a joyful and positive experience, and to supporting them every step of the way throughout their primary years.

 We will be hosting a number of Reception Tours for parents wishing to come and visit our school and view our Reception setting. The upcoming dates are:-

Wednesday 8th October 2025 at 10am

Friday 7th November 2025 at 10am

Tuesday 2nd December 2025 at 3:30pm

Wednesday 7th January 2026 at 2pm 

At these events you will meet with Early Years Lead who will share with you information about our Reception Curriculum, day to day life in Reception and ways you can support your child. If you would like to visit our school to take a tour of our school, please email the school office: office@winstonwayacademy.org.uk to book your space. We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our school.

Our Reception provision is vibrant, nurturing, and inclusive, with three Reception classes, each welcoming up to 30 pupils. We offer a rich and engaging learning environment where children are encouraged to explore, play, and grow in confidence—laying strong foundations for a lifelong love of learning.

Reception admissions are managed by the London Borough of Redbridge. They oversee all applications and are the first point of contact for any queries or concerns. For full details on how to apply, please visit the Redbridge Admissions website.

Children usually start Reception in the September following their fourth birthday, and applications are typically submitted in the Autumn term of the year before. Places are allocated in the late Spring or early Summer term. If a place is not offered, parents have the right to appeal through the local authority.

To help children settle in smoothly, we offer a range of transition activities:

• Stay and Play Session: In the Summer Term before your child starts, families are invited to visit the school, meet the Reception team, and explore the classroom environment.
• Home Visits: Our Reception staff also arrange home visits in July or early September, giving children a chance to meet their teacher in a familiar setting and helping us get to know each child individually.

We look forward to welcoming you and your child to our school community. If you would like to arrange a visit or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Even if your child already attends our school nursery or has a sibling at Winston Way Academy, you must still apply for a Reception place with London Borough of Redbridge.

All applications for Reception 2026 must be made online through the London Borough of Redbridge. Click here for further information on how to apply.

The deadline for on-time applications was 11:59 PM on 15th January 2026.
If you missed this deadline, don’t worry — you can still submit a late application.

Our school follows the London Borough of Redbridge Admission Arrangements for Reception admissions. For the 2026–27 academic year, you can find all the key documents below:

• Redbridge Admissions Arrangements 2026–2027 
• Processes for Deferring Entry to Reception - Redbridge - Start your child at school later

If you have any questions regarding your application, Redbridge Admission Team can be contact at:

London Borough of Redbridge – Admissions and Awards
Lynton House, 255–259 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1NN
Phone: 020 8708 3121
Email: admissions@redbridge.gov.uk

If you need assistance in applying for a Reception school place for your child, feel free to contact our office and we will be happy to help.