School Admissions
Admissions to Merstham Primary School 2025/2026
The offer date for Reception Places for September 2025 has now passed. If you did not receive an offer, please contact Surrey Admissions to confirm if you would like to be included on the waiting list.
For all late applications, please visit Late applications - primary, infant or junior schools - Surrey County Council
Please contact the school office if you have any questions.
Reception Admissions
Applications timeline for Reception intake in September 2025 is:
- Applications can be made between Monday 4 November 2024 and Wednesday 15 January 2025
- National Offer Day for Reception places will be Tuesday 16 April 2025
- School places need to be accepted or declined by Wednesday 30 April 2025
The quickest and easiest way to apply for a school place is online. Visit surreycc.gov.uk/admissions to access the application form and more information on the application process and and admissions arrangements for Surrey schools.
GLF Schools is the Admissions Authority for Merstham Primary School. Please see the updated Admissions Policy below.
In year admissions should be directed through Surrey County Council, Apply for an in year school place - Surrey County Council (surreycc.gov.uk) .
Published Admission Number (PAN)
Merstham Primary School has an admission number of 30 for entry in Reception. The school will accordingly admit this number of pupils each year if there are sufficient applications. Where fewer applicants than the PAN are received, Merstham Primary School will offer places at the school to all those who have applied.
Transition into Merstham Primary School
- Welcome meeting to share school values and routines.
- The home visits is an informal opportunity to see your child in their familiar setting, home. Meet staff again and a chance to discuss any concerns. This will be booked for the first week the other years will return to school.
- Pre-school visits to ensure a smooth hand over of any information between early years professionals.
- Taster session (stay and play) at school to explore the classroom, meet teachers, support staff and new friends (in July).
