School Tours

Please call the school office to book a place on one of our tours: 02086897681

Admission for Reception Classes – School Year 2026 – 2027
(For children born between 1st September 2021 – 31st August 2022)

If your child was born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022 you can apply for a place for your child to start Elmwood Infant School’s Reception class from the school year 2026 – 2027. To apply for a place, visit https://www.croydon.gov.uk/admissions. We admit 120 pupils into our Reception classes. 

Completed forms must be returned by 15th January 2026

Welcome Pack 2025-2026

Admission for Nursery Classes – School Year 2026 – 2027
(For children born between 1st September 2022 – 31st August 2023)

If your child was born between 1st September 2022 and 31st August 2023 you can register for a place at our Nursery for September 2026. 

Please ensure you bring the following: Child’s FULL birth certificate and proof of your home address (Mortgage agreement, an up-to-date council tax letter or tenancy agreement).

Click to download Nursery Application Form

Once completed you will need to return these to the school office, with the documents listed above.

Year 2 (Infants) to Year 3 (Junior) Transfer

If your child is currently in Year 2, you must apply by 15th January 2026 for a junior school place.

Key points to remember:
– There is no automatic transfer from Elmwood Infant School to Elmwood Junior School (or any other Junior School)
– Carefully read the admissions criteria for the junior school(s) that you wish to apply for,
– Junior schools give priority within their admissions criteria to children who are on the roll of their linked infants school. Our linked school is Elmwood Junior School. 

You can complete and submit your application ONLINE at www.croydon.gov.uk/admissions

In-Year Admissions

If you wish to move your child to our school, or apply for a space which is outside the normal starting time of September, then you must apply online via the Croydon Council website at www.croydon.gov.uk/admissions

Please contact Croydon Local Authority if you wish to appeal against any decision made by the Local Authority.