Reception Admissions

Bishop Gilpin is a two-form entry primary school admitting 60 children to Reception each year. Up to 30 of the 60 places per year are available to Foundation Place applicants, please refer to the Admissions Policy for more information. 

Parents wishing to apply for a place for their child(ren) should read our School's Admissions Policy carefully before completing the eAdmissions online application form.  If you are not a Merton resident please apply through your home local authority.

For more information visit the London Borough of Merton website or email admissions@merton.gov.uk.

Parents wishing to apply for a Foundation (Church) place should also complete a Supplementary Information Form.

RECEPTION 2025/2026

The Governing Body has now determined the Admissions Arrangements for Reception 2025/2026.  

ADMISSIONS POLICY 2025/2026

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION FORM FOR 2025/2026

PUPIL PREMIUM CHECK ELIGIBILITY CHECK

If you have any questions, please contact our Admissions Department, on 020 8946 6666 or email admissions@bishopgilpin.org. 

OPEN MORNNGS FOR PROSPECTIVE PARENTS and CARERS 

Thank you to all those families who came to one of our Prospective Parents Open Mornings. Our Open Mornings are now finished for Reception and Nursery 2025/2026.  We will start new Prospective Parents Open Mornings in September 2025 for Reception and Nursery 2026/2027.