The Winns Primary is a three form entry school with a nursery. Admissions in to Reception – Year 6 are  governed by Waltham Forest admission procedures.

We welcome prospective parents/carers to visit our school. We hold school tours regularly so you can see what life at The Winns is like and our children very much enjoy meeting visitors and sharing their achievements.

In-Year Admissions

From time to time, we also have vacancies in other year groups. To apply for a place for one of our Years 1 to 6 classes, parents please visit the Waltham Forest In-Year Admissions page. We encourage visits to the school for prospective families. If you would like to arrange a visit to see the school, please call the school office on 020 8527 1872. We understand the moving a child school during the school year can sometimes be difficult and at The Winns, we strive to support you and your family in the process.

Reception Admissions

Reception 2025

If your child was born between 01/09/2020 – 31/08/2021 they will start in Reception class in September 2025.

Reception 2025 tours are available to book via Eventbrite. More information can be found on our Parents page, under Tours for New Parents.

You can apply for your child’s school place online from the 1st of September 2024 until 15th January 2025, please click here.

Any parents requiring a Reception place should contact the Waltham Forest Admissions Department.

• Telephone – 0208 496 3000
• Email – primary.admissions@walthamforest.gov.uk

Nursery children are allocated either part-time (15 hours) or full-time (30 hours) spaces. All children who are aged 3 and 4 years old receive 15 hours free child care. Children with working parents may be entitled to 30 hours of free childcare. To check if you are eligible for the 30 free hours childcare and to apply, please go to www.childcarechoices.gov.uk. Here, you will find information about the different types of services and support available to parents.

Our Nursery can also offer additional sessions for those wanting more hours and are not eligible for 30 hour funding.

Visiting us!

If you would like to visit our Nursery we will be holding tours for prospective parents. The tours will be announced over the summer term and will give you an opportunity to visit our Early Years setting. The tours will begin at 9.30 and should be no longer than 45 minutes, please feel free to bring your child with you. To arrange a visit, please visit Eventbrite The Winns Nursery.

Making an application

To apply for a place for your child in our Nursery, complete this form.

Nursery Intake September 2024

Our Nursery is now full.

Children can start nursery the term after their third birthday however as we are full in September this may mean the next intake will be September 2025.

Applications will be continued to be welcomed and will be added to our wait list. The next intake will be September 2025.