Admissions

Oakthorpe Primary School is a community school, maintained by the local authority. Decisions regarding admissions are made by Enfield Local Authority. You can find out more by looking on their website at www.enfield.gov.uk/admissions

To arrange a visit to our wonderful school please contact the school office on 020 8807 4689 or office@oakthorpe.enfield.sch.uk to arrange a mutually convenient time.

Joining our Reception classes

In Enfield, children begin school during the academic year in which they become 5. The academic year begins in September. 

Admissions to Oakthorpe for September 2025

If your child was born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021, you may use the online admissions system to apply for them to start reception class in September 2024.

The closing date for September applications is 15th January 2025. Applications after this date will be treated as a late application.

The online admissions system is: www.eadmissions.org.uk

You can also contact Enfield Schools Admission Service: 020 8379 5501 – this line is often very busy and we would encourage parents to email esas@enfield.gov.uk with any questions they may have.

In-Year Admissions

Parents wanting to apply for an in-year admission to Oakthorpe school apply online using the following link: Enfield Admissions

Pupils starting our school in the middle of the academic year will have an introductory meeting with one of our Senior Leaders and Parent Support Adviser. Parents are required to visit our school with their child as part of the admissions process. All new admissions are supported to ensure they are felt welcomed and make friends easily.