Reception Admissions

Arbor Academy Trust is the overall admissions authority with decision making delegated to the Academy’s Trust Board.

How to apply for a place

Davies Lane Primary School is located in Waltham Forest. You can make your application through Waltham Forest by applying through the eAdmissions website. The eAdmissions guide (PDF) explains how to apply for your child’s school place online .

If your child is born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022 they would normally start reception class in September 2026. You must apply before 15 January 2026 even if you wish to delay or defer their start in reception.

Pupil admission number

The Academy has the following admission numbers for the school

-         Davies Lane Primary, 120 pupils in Reception

Arbor admissions arrangement statement 2026-2027

Please read the Arbor admissions arrangement statement 2026-2027 for further information regarding our admissions criteria, delayed start and deferred entry into reception, waiting list procedures and appeals. 

Admissions Arrangements for Arbor Academy Schools 2026-2027

Further documents

Waltham Forest admissions arrangements;

https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/content/applying-primary-school-place

Waltham Forest starting primary school booklet;

Arbor Academy Trust Admissions Appeals Form