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Admissions
ADMISSIONS FOR RECEPTION
SEPTEMBER 2021 ENTRY
(for children born between 1 September 2016 and 31 August 2017)
The admissions process for September 2021 entry for Dunraven will begin in September 2020.
Open Sessions
We are working on plans for open sessions for applications for September 2021 entry. With current social distancing and other guidelines in place, it is unlikely open sessions will be held in their usual format. We understand the importance of getting to know our school when considering applying and are working on the best way to facilitate this for families. We will publish further information on this page as soon as it is possible to do so.
KEY DATES
Please note the following key dates in the application process for Reception 2021 entry:
September 2020: Prospectus and admissions information available from the school and the website and applications begin
Friday 15 January 2021: Deadline for submission of the Common Application Form (CAF) to your home Local Authority and the Supplementary Information Form (SIF) to Dunraven School (if applicable).
For any questions, please contact the Admissions Office by email: admissions@dunraven.org.uk.
The London Borough of Lambeth’s Admissions page is linked HERE
The Admissions Policy for 2021 entry is available using the link below:
Admissions Policy for 2021 entry
SEPTEMBER 2020 ENTRY
(for children born between 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016)
Thursday 16 April is National Offer Day for Reception places for September 2020. Families will be notified by their home Local Authority of the offer of a school place on the day. Please see the London Borough of Lambeth’s Admissions page linked HERE for more information. Residents of other boroughs should visit their own Local Authority’s website for details.
On Friday 17 April, Dunraven School will write, by email, to those applicants who applied to the school who have either:
a) been offered a place at Dunraven School, or
b) have not been offered a place and have not been offered a school listed as a higher preference on their Common Application Form
Dunraven School will not write to families who have been offered a school listed as a higher preference on their Common Application Form.
In line with Local Authority guidelines, Dunraven Admissions Office will not be able to communicate with families over the phone or in person about offers until you have received correspondence from the Local Authority and from Dunraven School. The correspondence contains information about accepting offers and, for those not offered a place, about waiting lists and appeals. Please wait until you have received this information before contacting us with any queries.
For information about how offers have been made for Reception for September 2020 and for previous years, please see the document linked below:
Late applications may still be submitted. Please refer to our Admissions Policy for information about the process.
The London Borough of Lambeth’s Admissions page is linked HERE
The Supplementary Information Form (SIF) is now available and is linked below.
Please note the following Key Dates in the application process for Reception 2020 entry:
September 2019: Prospectus and admissions information available from the school and the website and applications begin
Wednesday 15 January 2020: Deadline for submission of the Common Application Form (CAF) to your home Local Authority and the Supplementary Information Form (SIF) to Dunraven School (if applicable).
February 2020: Governors’ Admissions Committee review applications received under the Medical/Social criterion
Thursday 16 April 2020: National Offer Day. Local Authorities will notify families of the offer of a school place.
Friday 17 April 2020: Dunraven School will write directly to applicants who have a) been offered a place at the school or b) have not been offered a place and have not been offered a school of a higher preference on their Common Application Form.
Monday 27 April 2020: Waiting list information available to families upon request
w/b 27 April 2020: Appeal packs available for those who wish to consider appealing the decision not to offer a school place.
Thursday 30 April 2020: Deadline for return of acceptances to Dunraven School and the Local Authority
w/b 11 May 2020: Second round offers made for any places not accepted in the first round of offers
Friday 5 June 2020: Deadline for submission of appeal forms
w/b 6 July 2020*: Appeals heard
*exact dates to be confirmed
You will receive notification of the date and time of your appeal at least 14 calendar days before your appeal hearing. Any additional evidence you wish the panel to consider must be submitted at least 5 calendar days prior to your appeal. You will receive written notification of the outcome of your appeal within 7 calendar days of the hearing, wherever possible. These timings have been amended in line with new temporary legislation due to the coronavirus outbreak; the deadline for submission of appeal forms remains 5 June. Families who have submitted an appeal form will be contacted directly regarding the changes.
For any questions, please contact the Admissions Office by email: admissions@dunraven.org.uk.
The Supplementary Information Form, Admissions Policy for 2020 entry, Prospectus, Guidelines to Application, Frequently Asked Questions and Previous Offers Information are available using the links below.
Admissions Policy for 2020 entry
Supplementary Information Form
In-Year Admissions
Applications for Current Reception - Year 6
Applications are now open for In-Year places for current Reception to Year 6 for the 2019-20 academic year.
If you are applying for more than one child, please contact the Dunraven Admissions Office before applying by sending an email with your contact number to admissions@dunraven.org.uk.
The Application Form, Admissions Policy and Frequently Asked Questions are available using the links below.
Applications made in the 2018-19 academic year do not carry forward into the 2019-20 academic year. If you have applied previously and not yet been offered a place, you will need to submit a new In-Year application form. For any questions, please contact the Admissions Office by email: admissions@dunraven.org.uk.
This form is NOT for Reception applications for 2020 entry. For Reception for 2020 entry, please see the relevant admissions section above.
