Thank you for considering Gilbert Colvin Primary School for your child's primary education. We are a two-form entry school with a Nursery, offering a nurturing and engaging environment for all our pupils. We warmly invite you to visit our school and see first-hand what we have to offer. To arrange a tour, please contact our main office. Our Admissions Lead typically conducts tours for in-year applications, and a member of our senior leadership team will be available to meet with you during your visit.

Admissions - Reception to Year 6 Information 

If the London Borough of Redbridge Admissions Team has offered your child a place at Gilbert Colvin Primary School, please download and complete the forms below. Once completed, kindly return them to the school Admissions Team at your earliest convenience. Documents can be emailed to admissions@gilbertcolvin.redbridge.sch.uk.

Please note that all admissions for Reception to Year 6 are managed by the London Borough of Redbridge. You can find the application for a school place at Gilbert Colvin Primary School here. The Redbridge website also provides information on admission appeals and in-year admissions.

Admissions - Reception Information

If your child’s date of birth falls between 1st September 2020 and 31st August 2021, please review the admissions arrangements for September 2025 on the Redbridge Local Authority website. The deadline for applications for children starting school in September 2025 is 15th January 2025.

If you miss the deadline and need to make a late application, please visit the Redbridge website for further instructions on how to proceed.

Reception Tours (2025 Intake)

We warmly invite prospective Reception parents to visit Gilbert Colvin Primary School and discover what makes our school so special. Come and explore our welcoming environment, learn about our engaging curriculum, and see first-hand how we support and nurture every child’s growth and development. We believe that every child’s journey at our school is unique, and we’d love for you to be part of it.

We would be delighted to show you around and share more about how we can support your child’s education.

To arrange a tour of the school, please email Admin.GilbertColvin@redbridge.gov.uk. We look forward to welcoming you!

Admissions - Nursery Information

Children are eligible to start Nursery the term after they turn 3 years old. Admissions to Nursery are managed by the school. If you wish to apply for a place, please complete and return the Pupil Admission Form, Home School Agreement, Intimate Care form, and Acceptable Use Policy for Parents (see below). Please return completed documents to the school Admissions team by email to admissions@gilbertcolvin.redbridge.sch.uk, together with your child's birth certificate or passport and proof of your home address. 

Please note that entry into the Nursery does not guarantee automatic entry into the main school. A new application must be submitted through the Redbridge Local Authority admissions website.

All families with a child aged 3 to 4 years are eligible for the universal offer of free early education, which provides up to 15 hours per week during term time (either 5 mornings or 5 afternoons). Due to changes in funding, some families may now be eligible for an additional 570 hours of childcare per year, equating to an extra 15 hours per week for 38 weeks. If you choose to access these additional hours, please be aware that you will need to make arrangements for childcare during school holiday periods.

The 30-hour free childcare entitlement is available to working families who meet the eligibility criteria. To apply or reconfirm your eligibility, please visit www.gov.uk/30-hours-free-childcare.

Parents and carers can check their eligibility at www.childcarechoices.gov.uk. The following helplines may also be helpful: HMRC at 0300 123 4097 and Redbridge FIND at 0800 587 7500.

Admission Arrangements for Redbridge Community Schools 2024-25

The policy below outlines admission arrangements in 2024-25 for all community schools in Redbridge.