Admissions

It can seem a little daunting choosing a school and then filling out the required forms, but rest assured it is quick and easy to do.

You must apply for a primary school place one year before your child can start school. Children are eligible for Reception in the September of the school year in which they become five years old (1 Sept – 31st Aug); you need to apply when your child is three or has just turned four.

You must apply to the local authority to which you pay your council tax, even if you are naming preferred schools outside of the borough.

The deadline for admission in September 2026 is Thursday 15 January 2026. Please visit the Royal Borough of Kingston website where you will be able to see how to apply on line for your child’s reception school place using the eAdmissions website.

If you do not have access to a computer or need help please do not hesitate to ask in the School Office.

As a Church School we have an additional supplementary form if you have worshipped at St Matthews Church, St Georges and Churches Together in Surbiton on average once a fortnight for the 24 months prior to 15^th January 2026. This form should be completed and returned to St Matthew’s CofE Primary School after you have applied for your primary place and by the closing date of 15^th January 2026.

In-Year Transfer

If you are looking to move a child in any other year group please contact School Admissions at The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. Email: kingston.admissions@achievingforchildren.org.uk

Further information can be found on their website .

Please do not hesitate to telephone or visit the school office if you have any queries about the admission process.

Action for Appeals

The following table sets out the timelines within which appeals must be heard.

Appeals resulting from in-year admission applications or immediate entry will take place and be decided as soon as reasonably practicable.

Appeals resulting from year of entry or transfer applications for admission in September 2025 will be heard according to the following timetable: Primary School outcome date 16 April 2025

You MUST give the grounds for your appeal when you complete the appeal form (available from the School Office). The form will not be accepted unless you state the grounds for your appeal. You should include any evidence or supporting material with your appeal form.

Your appeal may be heard online instead of a face-to-face. Full details will be provided with your invitation to the hearing.

ACTION	DEADLINE
Last date for lodging Appeal Forms Appeal lodged after this date will be heard within 40 school days of the appeal deadline or 30 school days of being lodged, whichever is the later date	Tuesday 20th May 2025
Appeal hearing dates and time	All appeals will take place and be decided as soon as reasonably practicable. NB Appeals will not start being heard until after the relevant closing date has passed.
Appellants will be sent notification of their appeal hearing at least ; Evidence and papers for the hearing Date by which the Clerk sends appeal papers including the school’s case to the parents, the panel and the admission authority	Statutory 10 clear school days’ in advance of the hearing. 7 clear working days' in advance of the appeal hearing.
Additional evidence from the appellants If an appellant wishes to submit further evidence which was not included with their initial appeal, they must make sure that it is received no later than: Any additional evidence or information received after this date might not be considered at the appeal hearing. The Appeal Panel must decide whether it should be considered taking into account its significance and the effect of a possible need to adjourn the hearing.	To be RECEIVED by 5.00pm on the day preceding three (3) clear working days prior to the appeal hearing.
Decision Decision letters sent to the Appellants. (The letter that informs the appellant if their appeal has been upheld or refused.)	7 school days after the last appeal hearing (whenever possible)