Admissions for Reception and Nursery 

Welcome to Woodside Primary Academy, where our priority is the well-being and progress of every child.  We have worked hard to develop an atmosphere of trust, happiness, and achievement here at the school, to ensure that your child feels cared for and supported on their educational journey.  Ofsted recognise the excellent work in the areas above and have graded us as Outstanding in all areas of education (July 2023). 

Since our Ofsted Inspection, we have made significant efforts to enhance the range of engaging opportunities available to all students. We have successfully implemented a variety of exceptional afterschool clubs, including Spanish, Origami, Multi sports, Dance, Drumming, Music Technology, and more. Each term, children have the option to participate in two clubs of their choice. Additionally, we have established partnerships with external clubs such as Karate, all about Dance, and WO Sports, enabling us to offer extracurricular activities at affordable rates. 

Welcome to all the children and families who will start with us next September 2026. 

You can apply for a place in September, the year before they are due to start reception. This year's application window runs from 1 September 2025 until 11.59pm on 15 January 2026. It’s important to apply as soon as you can.

If your child attends Woodside nursery or has an older brother or sister at school, you must still apply. Children who go to a school nursery will not automatically receive a reception place at the school.

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National offer day will be on 16th April 2026.

Our admissions policies can also be found here Academy Directory - REAch2 Academy Trust

For admissions, please contact Aiysha Qureshi 0208 5205168

Nursery Direct Line: 020 3 839 4971

Reception Admissions E-Mail: admissions@woodside-academy.org

 

Each year our open events have over 200 parents attending, over the various evenings and days. 

Please visit our virtual tours tab to view a PowerPoint and some virtual videos about Woodside.

You will also find to support your choice of school, additional year group-specific information for each year group.

We are happy to provide any help with filling out admissions forms.  We welcome any queries and will always provide further information about the school for parents and carers – just get in touch.

All primary school places must be applied for via Waltham Forest admissions service https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/services .  Once the application is processed by the WF Admissions service, they will contact Woodside, and we will get in touch with parents to arrange a welcome meeting.

The PAN (published admission number) for Reception is 180 pupils.

Further information on reception places can be found here:

https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/content/applying-primary-school-place

If you would like to find out about in-year admissions please click here: https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/content/year-admissions

To discuss a place at Woodside Primary Academy Nursery, please contact the nursery directly on 020 38394971.

 

Consultation on The Woodside Primary Academy’s admissions arrangements 27/28

Public Consultation on Admissions Arrangements for The Woodside Primary Academy: 2027/2028

REAch2 Academy Trust (the Trust), as the designated admission authority for all its academies (schools) in accordance with the School Admissions Code 2021, is undertaking a statutory consultation on the proposed admission arrangements for The Woodside Primary Academy. The Trust is committed to ensuring that all arrangements comply fully with the Admissions Code 2021and relevant legislation, including the Equality Act 2010.

On 22 October 2025, the Trust Board approved a reduction in The Woodside Primary Academy’s Published Admission Number (PAN) from 180 places (6 forms of entry) to 150 places (5 forms of entry). This proposal reflects demographic changes and a sustained decrease in demand for school places within the local area.

The Trust has engaged with the Local Authority, which supports this proposal based on its own data indicating a continuing surplus (additional) of primary school places in the locality for the foreseeable future.

This consultation seeks the views of stakeholders on the proposed reduction in PAN and the associated admission arrangements for the academic year 2027/2028.

You can find the proposed school policy for 2027/2028 by visiting: www.reach2.org/admissions.

The consultation will run from 17th November 2025 to 16th January 2026.

We welcome feedback from all stakeholders on the proposed arrangements. Responses to the consultation may be placed by any of the following means:

• By email admissionsconsultation@reach2.org
• Complete the e-form at www.reach2.org/admissions
• By post Admissions Consultation, REAch2 Academy Trust, C/O Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy, Henhurst Ridge, Burton Upon Trent, DE13 9TQ

 

We thank you for your participation in the consultation process and look forward to hearing from you.