Admissions
Please note: Tower Hamlets schools no longer accept applications via the school office. You must apply directly on www.eadmissions.org.uk
If you are interested in your child attending Harry Gosling Primary School, and want to see the school, please contact the school office via email or phone and you will be contacted by a member of staff.
Our admissions policy is set and managed by Tower Hamlets Local Authority, there is more information about school admissions on their website.
For more information you can also read the Starting Nursery in Tower Hamlets and Starting Primary School in Tower Hamlets brochures.
Nursery Admissions
2026 - 2027 School Year
If your child was born between 1st September 2022 and 31st August 2023 and they currently do not have a nursery place or you would like to transfer them to our school, please visit the Parent Portal for Tower Hamlets to fill out an in-year application. If you are interested in your child starting in our nursery the term after they turn three this year, please read about deadlines and processes for applications here.
2027 - 2028 School Year
If your child was born between 1 September 2023 and 31 August 2024 and you would like a Nursery place for September 2027, you must apply online via the eAdmissions portal.
The closing date for Nursery applications is midnight on 14 February 2027. All applications submitted before this date are considered equally, and are not processed on a first come first served basis.
It is very important not to apply late, because applications made after the closing date will be considered only after places have been allocated to children whose families applied on time.
Funding
Part-time
All parents are entitled to 15 hours per week i.e. a part-time place, of free early years education for 38 weeks each year. This starts from the first school term after their child’s third birthday and ends when the child reaches compulsory school age i.e. the term after their fifth birthday.
Full-time
An additional free 15 hours per week i.e. a full-time place, may be available for families where both parents are working (or the sole parent is working). Typically, each parent must earn at least the national minimum or living wage for 16 hours a week and less than £100,000 a year to be eligible. For more information on eligibility visit this childcare support page.
Reception Admissions
Starting Reception in September 2027
If your child was born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 you will need to apply online for your child to start in the Reception class in September 2027. Even if your child attends Harry Gosling Primary School. The closing date for making applications is 15 January 2027. For more information please visit the Tower Hamlets Admissions website.
Please click on the links below to visit the Tower Hamlets Primary School Admissions webpages.