Open days for Reception 2025

Wednesday 16th October 9.30 AM  

Wednesday 23rd October 9.30 AM and 11.00 AM

Wednesday 6th November 9.30 AM and 11.00 AM

Tuesday 12th November 9.30 AM and 11.00 AM

Tuesday 26th November 9.30 AM 

Wednesday 4th December 9.30 AM 

Wednesday 8th January 9.30 AM and 11.00 AM

Please note that you will need to apply for reception 2025 by January 15th 2025

Information about Elfrida

Elfrida Primary is a two form entry primary school. 

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 

• Details of this are usually published by the start of the Autumn Term of the preceding academic year
• Each year we hold school tours in the Autumn Term of the year preceding entry. Please check back for dates
• You can find out when your child will become eligible to start school, 

  Here

2. Entry into Primary School except into Reception in September

• If you would like your child to attend our school outside of school entry into Reception in September you will need to complete an iCAF (In-Year Common Transfer Form) which you can find on Lewisham Council’s website.
• This should be completed and submitted to Lewisham Admissions directly.

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- Eligible working families and those on qualifying benefits are eligible for the Government’s free 15 hours of childcare from the term after they turn 2. To check your eligibility please visit https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/ 

3 and 4 Year Olds  We also offer 15 hour and 30 hour places to eligible children . Please see the Government'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:

• Which age group you are applying for (2 year old or 3 year old place)
• Your full name and address including postcode
• The child’s full name and date of birth
• An up to date contact number
• Your email address
• The name and date of birth of any siblings currently attending Elfrida Primary

You will receive an email informing you that your child’s name is on our waiting list.