Admissions

Reception

If you wish to apply for a place in one of the Edmund Waller Reception classes, then you must apply through Lewisham Admissions - further details can be found here. 

If your child is due to start primary school in September 2026, you must apply online at www.eadmissions.org.uk by the closing date on 15 January 2026.
If you have missed the deadline, further details can be found here. 

Reception offer day is Thursday 16th April 2026.

Years 1 – 6

If you are applying for a place in another year group, you need to apply through Lewisham Admissions - further details can be found here.

Further advice and information about admissions to Edmund Waller School is available from the Lewisham Admissions Team on 020 8314 8282.

If you would like to come and look around our school, we would welcome a telephone call to the School Office to make an appointment.

School tours - Reception 2027 & In year

School tours for Reception 2027 will take place in the Autumn Term. To be kept informed on dates, please register your information here.

The tours will provide an opportunity to see our school in action. At the start of the tour there will be a presentation and a Q&A session.

If you have a child who is either at another school or you are new to the area and would like to come and see the school for an 'in-year' admission, please complete the form here. 

If you have any questions, simply email hello@edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk and someone will get back to you.