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27/11/23

PTA Movie Night!A reminder that our PTA will be hosting their Movie Night events in the next few weeks:🗓️ Friday 1st December: Reception, Y1 and Y2🗓️ Friday 8th December - Y3, Y4, Y5 and Y6Tickets are available online:https://t.co/ruOpXSB7UN pic.twitter.com/25yY3P0Qyr

20/11/23

Eco Committee! ♻️ A few weeks ago we appointed our Eco committee for this year. We met today to discuss our priorities for the year.The whole committee is really keen to build upon our and success from last year.Watch this space! pic.twitter.com/d15CBxTfhW

17/11/23

Phonics!Our Reception children deciding to run their own phonics session... we have some teachers of the future for you!#HPAHP pic.twitter.com/PDPDvNpgr4

16/11/23

Primary Maths Challenge! 🧮 How do you brighten up a damp and grey Thursday morning?The challenge!Some of our Y5 and Y6 pupils took on the challenge today! pic.twitter.com/hjyrRSaYlV

10/11/23

Cross Country!This week some of our children took part in a cross country competition.Lots and of energy, lots of running and great perseverance!#HPAHP pic.twitter.com/KzNEpzBwGe

10/11/23

HPAHP RemembersToday, HPAHP fell silent at 11am as part of our Remembrance assembly.Each class has worked together this week to create a class Poppy which was presented in assembly today. pic.twitter.com/ip04t8tSit

09/11/23

Thank you for having us!! https://t.co/qBGOJjLQpB

07/11/23

Reception 2024 Open Days!Two down - a few more to come.Are you looking for an OUTSTANDING school for your Reception child in September 2024?Look no further - sign up and come and visit at one of our open days!Book Now!https://t.co/VVQL60zMGZ#HPAHP pic.twitter.com/gEniaimEv3

07/11/23

Olympian Visit!Yesterday we are delighted to welcome Steph Twell to HPAHP. She visited us and worked with our children as part of filming for an exciting upcoming event. - watch this space! We would recommend you get your running shoes ready! pic.twitter.com/S219bc1JQR

06/11/23

PTA Disco!A massive thank you to our amazing PTA for hosting the disco on Friday.Lots of spooky fun was had!#HPAHP pic.twitter.com/sDbxsZ86GR

06/11/23

Mathletics 🧮 So what did the children of HPAHP do over half term?MATHLETICS!112 silver awards handed out last week! Great achievement. Well done to all those involved!#HPAHP pic.twitter.com/RRgMsy7LD2

16/10/23

Going Green! ♻️ A great blog post on the work of our Eco Committee last year.Worth a read! Thanks !https://t.co/lnzmdx0bdV#HPAHP

16/10/23

HPAHP Heroes!Not all heroes wear capes. These superstars were nominated for an award at the conference last week.Every single one of them, transforming lives everyday. So proud!Thank you! pic.twitter.com/QWyltzV0nx

16/10/23

Ragged MuseumLast week, our Year 6 children experienced what it would be like to live the day in the life of a Victorian child.Needless to say, they were quite surprised!#HPAHP pic.twitter.com/DEH16ORfDv

16/10/23

Bikeability 🚲 It may be half term but that doesn’t mean our enrichment offer stops. Children in Year 3 and 4 are taking part in a Bikeability course this week. Bit chilly this morning so the plan is to stay on the move!#HPAHP pic.twitter.com/Xp5835WHTK

16/10/23

Diversity Day!A whole world of different backgrounds that make one outstanding HPAHP community!#HPAHP pic.twitter.com/QguO8Sr2pV

16/10/23

Diversity Day!Last week, as part of our October Community Champions focus, we hosted our Diversity Day. Everyone came in dressed in clothing that represented their background, culture or country.#HPAHP pic.twitter.com/47YqVhtstj

12/10/23

Reading!📚The youngest members of our school community know how important Reading is at HPAHP. Look as all these completed bookmarks! pic.twitter.com/siZoE2CZIJ

10/10/23

Trinity VolunteersToday we welcomed students from as part of their community volunteering day. The students got involved and offered invaluable support to our children.Thank you - we hope you enjoyed your visit!#HPAHP pic.twitter.com/2abYgWvRge

10/10/23

We are going on a giraffe hunt! 🦒Today, as part of their exploration of the local area, our Year 3 children went hunting for giraffes in Croydon.We found lots! pic.twitter.com/SYp0KTBnnW

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Applying for a Reception Sept 2024

Deadline for primary school applications: 15 January 2024

This step-by-step process is for parents of children born between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020, applying to start primary school in September 2024.

There is a different application process if:

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What you need to complete your application form

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After you apply


Date

Activity

September to December 2023

Parents can contact primary schools to arrange visits.

15 January 2024

Application Deadline for all Reception places.  

09 February 2024

Closing date for applications from people moving into the borough, or changing address after 15 January 2024.

16 April 2024

Outcomes published to parent/carer
16th May 2024 Deadlne to appeals to be made in writing to the Academy

May - June 2024

Appeals to be heard

September 2024

Children start school in Reception.


Waiting lists

If a school gets more applications than it has places, it will keep a waiting list for reception until at least 31 December 2024. The order pupils get added to the list will be based on the school's admission criteria.

Children who receive an offer at a lower preference school through the normal round of admissions (admission to reception) will be automatically placed on the waiting list for higher preference schools.

It is your responsibility to inform the local authority if you do not want your child to be on the waiting for a higher preference school. In the event that a place becomes available at one of your higher preference schools, the place offered at your lower preference school will automatically be withdrawn. 

Schools outside of Croydon

If, in the normal round of admissions to the reception class, you have named (a) school(s) outside Croydon, you must check the relevant local authority’s arrangements to be placed onto their waiting list. 

Changing your preference

If you get offered a place at the school that was your first preference, you can only change your preference and be added to the waiting list for lower preference schools in exceptional circumstances.

Any change in circumstances will need to be supported with relevant evidence. All requests to be added to a waiting list should be made in writing to the School Admissions team.

Email: school.admissions@croydon.gov.uk

Appeals

Parents / Carers wishing to appeal against the Academy’s decision on admissions, for any year group, should contact the Academy and request an Appeal Form stating the reason for the appeal, based on the published Admissions Criteria.

Completed forms should be sent to the Clerk to the Appeal Panel at:

Harris Primary Academy Haling Park,
50-58 Haling Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6HS

 All appeals will be heard within 40 school days of the deadline for lodging appeals.

The appeals will be heard, in private, by an Independent appeal Panel. The Clerk to the Appeal Panel will make an appointment within a reasonable time, Appeals may be made in English or the Parents’/ Carers’ first language.

  • Only one appeal per application is allowed.

Appeals are conducted in person, and you may bring a friend.

The Appeal Hearing:

The Academy will arrange for an Independent Appeals Panel to consider the Academy's reasons for refusal and your reasons for wanting to attend the Academy.  

The Panel will consist of 3 people (2 will have education experience and one will be an independent person with no education experience).

The Panel will consider the case put forward by you and the Academy. They must consider the admission arrangements for the Academy and the reasons why you want to attend that particular school.  The Panel must exercise its discretion by balancing the weight of your argument (for wanting to attend) against the Academy’s reasons for refusal i.e. the prejudice that one more student would cause to the education of the students already offered and the Health and Safety of all the students already attending the Academy, also taking into account the Academy's published admission arrangements.  

The decision of the Independent Appeals Panel is binding on the admissions authority and the Parents.