Reception Entry

Reception is our key entry point to the Prep School, and we encourage families to register as early as possible to secure their place on our admissions list, as the date of registration is taken into consideration during the offer process. There is no fixed deadline for registration and parents or guardians are welcome to submit these anytime in advance of their 4th birthday.
Offers are made one year in advance of your child’s start date, giving parents ample time to visit us and make an informed, unpressured decision about this important stage in their child’s education.
Places are offered with priority given to siblings of children already in the Prep School, followed by children in our Nursery. Remaining places are then offered in order of registration. After the acceptance deadline, any unfilled places are offered to families on the waiting list.

Visiting Us

Visiting the school is one of the most important parts of your decision-making process. While you can gain an insight into a school’s ethos and learn about the key information online, it is only when you step through our doors, experience the atmosphere first-hand and ask our Senior Leadership Team the important questions that you can truly decide whether Hurlingham is the right school for your child.

Reception for September 2027
Families interested in places for September 2027 should arrange to visit us on a private family tour and consider registration sonner, as offers have been shared. Our Admissions team will confirm where we have moved to a waitlist position.

Reception for September 2028
Our "Reception 28" families should book onto an Open Morning or arrange a visit and ideally ahead of Summer 2027. Our Stay & Play event for our Reception 28 offer holders, takes place on 9th June 2027 and details are shared close to the time.

Reception for September 2029 and beyond...
We recommend families begin to familiarise themselves with schools on their shortlist. Open mornings are a great opportunity to see the school at its busiest during a school day and also enjoy talks from our Proprietor and Head. 
As you get closer to your child's entry to Prep School and your child matures, the key considerations for what you are looking for in a school and your child's own interests may steer a better view when asking questions and visiting us; and so would recommend personal/private tours in the Summer term one year in advance of their start.