Schools Tours - Reception 2027

If you have any questions please contact admissions@sjsc.southwark.sch.uk

If your child is born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022, your child will be expected to start primary school in September 2026.

St John’s and St Clement’s Church of England Primary School has a Christian ethos at its core, providing an inclusive, caring, and supportive environment for children.

The school admits 60 pupils to the Reception Class each year in September.

The school is resourced for Hearing Impairment and 2 places are reserved each year for pupils who are known to the Hearing Support Service of the London Borough of Southwark as children who would benefit from attending this school.

There are 25 Foundation places to be offered to pupils whose parents / carers are faithful and regular worshippers of a Christian denomination recognised by Churches Together in England or the Evangelical Alliance

Applicants for a Foundation Place must also complete a Supplementary Form and a Minister’s Reference Form N.B Applicants should supply the reference number of their Church’s membership of CTE or EA

Southwark residents must apply online, while those living in other boroughs must complete the admission application for their respective borough.

Applications for reception places must be submitted by 15th January 2026.

Applicants who wish to be considered for a Foundation Place must also complete a Supplementary Form which should be returned to the school by 15 January 2026.

Admissions

Appeals

In accordance with the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 class sizes are limited to 30 pupils per class.

If you’ve applied to our school but your child has not been offered a place, you have the right to appeal.   

SJSC Appeals Form

SJSC Admissions Policy 2026_27

Appeal forms must be returned to admissions@sjsc.southwark.sch.uk by no later than Wednesday 20th May 2026 at 11:59pm

You can find more advice and statutory guidance on appeals here

Waiting Lists

To find out where your child is on the waiting list please contact Southwark school admissions on 020 7525 5337 or schools.admissions@southwark.gov.uk