Many of our pupils join Gainsborough in our Nursery class however, a place in the Nursery does not automatically guarantee a place in the main school reception class. Parents have to apply directly to the Hackney Education for a reception class space.

We are holding regular Reception tours for perspective new parents, please call the school to arrange a booking 0208 985 4622.

Admissions Criteria

Full details of the admissions criteria and a copy of the admission form for Reception are available on the Hackney Education website.

Applying for a place in our Reception class for 2022-2023

If your child was born between 1st September 2017 and 31st August 2018, they are due to start primary school in September 2022.

The closing date for applying for your child’s primary school place is 15th January 2022 and any applications received after this date will be treated as late.

You can apply for your child’s school place online.