If you missed our Reception tours and/or if you have any questions which are not answered below, please call us on 0208 698 5755 or contact us using the contact form.
Information about Elfrida
Elfrida Primary is a two form entry primary school. Due to the high demand for school places across London we are sometimes asked to admit an additional class of Reception children. As such, we currently have 3 classes in Year 6.
We teach a lively, exciting and fully inclusive, interactive curriculum where we believe in enabling all of our children to enjoy their learning by getting them out of the classroom and into the real world as often as possible.
Joining our school - Reception to Year 6:
There are two methods of entry into Elfrida:
1. Entry into Reception in September:
For entry into Reception in September you will need to apply directly to Lewisham Council Admissions and Appeals:
Third Floor
Laurence House
1 Catford Road
SE6 4RU
Tel: 020 8314 8282 (9am- 1pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
Email: schooladmissions@lewisham.gov.uk
2. Entry into Primary School except into Reception in September
Joining Saplings Nursery:
In September 2015 we were very pleased to open Saplings Nursery; becoming one of the first community schools in Lewisham to offer 15 hours a week to eligible children from 2 years old. Currently we offer this as 5 morning OR 5 afternoon sessions per week. Morning sessions are 8.45 AM – 11:45 AM, and afternoon sessions are 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM.
2 Year Olds are eligible for the Government’s free 15 hours of childcare from the term after they turn 2, if their parents / carers meet the following criteria. You can find more information, including how to apply for a Letter of Eligibility, here.
3 and 4 Year Olds are eligible from the term after they turn 3. We offer places based on our Admissions Policy which you can download below. You can find more information about eligibility criteria on Lewisham Council's website.
30 Hours - We also offer 30 hours places to eligible children. Please see the Governments's Childcare Choices website or Lewisham Council's website to find out more about criteria and eligibility.
To put your child’s name on the waiting list for a Nursery place please complete the contact form below, providing ALL of the following information:
You will receive an email informing you that your child’s name is on our waiting list.
When we are offering places we will contact you by telephone or email. Please remember: It is your responsibility to keep us updated of any change in details. If, when we are allocating places we are unable to get in touch with you, we will move on to the next person on the waiting list.