School Admissions
Choosing a school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will have to make and we warmly welcome tours of our school. There are a number of Open Event dates available this Autumn - please see our School Tours page for dates and times.
If your child was born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022 then you can apply for a Reception place for September 2026 from Monday 3rd November 2025.
The closing date for Reception applications is Thursday 15th January 2026.
Other key dates to note are:
National Offer Day - Thursday 16th April 2026
Deadline to accept/decline school places - Thursday 30th April 2026
Reception Admissions
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.
The quickest and easiest way to apply for a school place is online. Please visit: surreycc.gov.uk/admissions
Late Applications
If you submit your application without a good reason after the deadline, your application will be treated as late. This may affect the possibility of your child being offered a place at one of your preferred schools. Please click here if you are likely to be unable to make an on-time application.
Oversubscription criteria
School places will be offered to children at Merstham Primary School using the criteria laid out in our Admissions Policy below.
Waiting Lists
If you have made an application for Reception - Year 6, you will need to contact Surrey Admissions directly for information on where your child is on the waiting list or if there are spaces in the year that you have applied for. Merstham Primary School does not hold this information.
Your Child’s Position on the Waiting List
Your child's position on a waiting list can go down as well as up. This will occur if other children are added to the list because they have greater priority against the school's admission criteria.
In year admissions should be directed through Surrey County Council, Apply for an in year school place - Surrey County Council (surreycc.gov.uk) .
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).
Documents
| Page Downloads |
|---|
| Admissions Policy 25-26 |
