Primary School Places

Dealing with requests for places at primary schools from parents of prospective pupils. Allocation of school places according to LEA policy.

Reception Allocations

In Enfield, children are admitted to Reception classes in the academic year during which they become five.

The Enfield Schools Admissions Service (ESAS) is responsible for coordinating the allocation of reception school places in Enfield to make sure that as many children as possible get places at schools of their parents’ preference. Full information about the admission arrangements in Enfield, including admission criteria for all schools, can be found in the booklet “Applying for a Primary School in Enfield”.

When applying for a reception place, parents can express a preference for three schools within the Borough of Enfield. This includes voluntary aided (church) schools but does not include private schools.

If it is not possible to offer a place at a preferred school, the child’s name is included on the reserve list of any community schools applied for and parents are informed of schools with vacancies.

Mid Year Admissions

If a primary aged child moves into the Borough of Enfield, parents contact ESAS by telephone or in person for advice as to which schools are likely to have a vacancy in the year group required and the addresses and telephone numbers of local schools. This is also the procedure if families move within the Borough and the child’s primary school is now too far to travel to. Parents can contact schools direct should they wish.

Parents have the right to appeal against the decision not to allocate their child a place at a school of their preference. To lodge an appeal, contact ESAS for information and appeal forms.

Eligibility
Please see the admissions criteria for all schools listed in the information booklet “Applying for a Primary School in Enfield”.

Required Customer Information
Two proofs of address e.g. Council Tax statement, rental agreement, utility bill, Child Benefit letter, child’s medical card.
Proof of child’s date of birth e.g. birth certificate, passport, medical card

Service Level Agreement and Turnaround
1. Return telephone contact within two working days.
2. Application forms available from 1st October for completion by 31st January.
3. Outcome of application published during the first week of April.

More information about this service

Contact Us

Frequently asked questions

Address:
Enfield School Admissions Service (ESAS)
P.O. Box 56
Civic Centre
Silver Street
Enfield
EN1 3XQ
Map

Telephone:
020 8379 5501

Fax:
020 8379 3334

Voicemail:
020 8367 8701 minicom

Opening Hours:
Telephone:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
9.00am – 4.30pm.
Tuesday & Thursday
1.00pm – 4.30pm.

Visiting:
Monday to Friday
9.00am – 4.30pm.

Useful Links

Performance Tables

Ofsted reports

Information on independent schools

Parents Centre

Informed Families