Admissions

We’re happy that you’re looking to join Stratford Manor. Our staff, governing body and children welcome you applying for a place at our school & nursery. There are different processes for admissions depending on what year group you are looking for, or when you are applying.  We understand that choosing the right school for your child is essential. We strongly encourage visits to our school so that we can show you all we have to offer each and every child. If you have any questions about your child starting Stratford Manor, please get in touch with the main school office – you can call, email or pop into the school- we’re happy to offer you any support that you require.

All applications for this school must be made through London Borough of Newham’s Pupil Services – we cannot take applications for school places directly. However, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school via 020 8534 2238 or emailing contact@manor.newham.sch.uk. If you are looking for a nursery place for your child, our nursery provision is for 3 and 4 year olds – 30 hours free provision is available for eligible families. Please contact the school directly for nursery places.

Reception Applications (2025)

Reception Applications (2025) Deadline is 15th January 2025. Offers will be made on 16th April 2025.

Apply for a place in reception for children born from 1 September 2020 to 31 August 2021. Even if your child goes to our nursery, you will need to apply for a reception space.

All reception 2025 applications must be made through the family’s home local authority.​ For children living in Newham families must apply via London Borough of Newham. For children living outside Newham, whose family wants them to attend this school their application must be made through their home borough naming this school as a preference on their application.

Please remember, parents/carers must apply for a reception place in this school, even if the child has a brother or sister already attending our school. Before submitting a reception application we strongly recommend all families read the Autumn 2024 edition of the local authority’s We are going to school guide and find out information about the school you are interested in: you can read the digital edition by clicking on the ‘We are going to school’ image. 

Reception applications must be made by 15 January 2025.

Link to Starting School in Newham 2025 Prospectus

Link to apply via e-admissions

In-Year Admissions

You may apply to join Stratford Manor Primary at any point during the school year, however, this must be done through Newham’s In-Year Admissions.

If you have arrived in Newham during the school year and your child needs a school place, you must complete an In Year form naming your preferred schools. Please click here to link to Newham’s form. If you need any assistance with this, you can ask the school to help where a member of team will support you wherever they can. 

  • School places are usually offered within 10 days. 
  • The place offered may not be at the school the family prefers as that school may not have a suitable place available.
  • In-Year Admissions for 1 September 2024 to 19July 2025 (Year Groups: reception to Year 6)
  • Before submitting a school application we strongly recommend all families read the We are going to school guide and find out information about the school you are interested in.

We welcome prospective parents to the school – please contact us to arrange a tour and opportunity to meet members of the school community.

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Part time and 30 hour provision

Apply directly to us for a place in our nursery. Part time and 30 hour provision available

We are currently taking applications for part-time and 30 hours nursery applications. If your child is soon to turn 3, register today! Nursery applications are made directly with the school.

We offer:

  • Free part-time nursery education (15 hours per week) during school term time for children aged 3& 4 years
  • Free full-time nursery education places (30 hours per week) during school term time for eligible children aged 3 & 4
  • Support and expertise of our early years unit to ensure that you and your child is supported effectively during transition into nursery and reception 
  • A rich and exciting curriculum, with a strong focus on active, play based exploration to develop curiosity, critical thinking and a love of learning in nursery and reception
  • An active outdoor environment to promote your child’s development in all areas of the early years curriculum
  • A caring team of experienced early years practitioners, who deliver activities to meet the needs of each individual child to nurture their interests

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Moving from Primary to Secondary School

Moving from Stratford Manor Primary to Secondary School in September 2025

Year 7 Admission for September 2025

For all children born from 1 September 2013 and 31 August 2014 inclusive, their parents/carers will need to apply for year 7 secondary school place for September 2020. All year 7 applications for September 2025 must be made through the family’s home local authority.

National closing date for on-time year 7 applications 31st October 2024

National offer date for on-time year 7 applicants 1st March 2025

For children living in Newham, families must apply via London Borough of Newham. 

For children who live outside Newham, whose family wants them to attend a secondary school in Newham, their application must be made through their home borough naming their preference on the application. Before submitting a year 7 application we strongly recommend all families read the Autumn 2024 edition of the local authorities ‘Starting Secondary School’ guide and find out information about the school you are interested in.  If possible look at their virtual tours.

Remember, families must apply for a place, even if their child:

  • Has a brother or sister attending the school;
  • Lives in the schools priority area (for Sarah Bonnell only )
  • Attends a link school (for Stratford School Academy only)

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