Admissions
We have given you a flavour of what our school is about with our welcome video and our FAQ section.
Our open morning dates for prospective parents looking for a place in September Reception 2025-2026 are being held on :
Tuesday 1st October, Tuesday 15th October, Tuesday 12th November, Tuesday 19th November, Tuesday 3rd December, and the final date is Tuesday 14th January 2025 - all start at 9.30am .
There is no need to pre-book, just turn up on your chosen day and sign in with your details
We understand that choosing a school for your child is a very important decision and one not to be taken lightly.
Should you have any specific questions relating to your child's needs, please email admissions@stm.bexley.sch.uk and we will answer queries as quickly as we possibly can.
STM Admission Video
STM edit final1 (1).mp4Applications for casual admissions
Applications for the admissions process are online via the Bexley website at https://www.bexley.gov.uk/services/schools-and-education/year-applications/applying-school-year If you are applying to St Thomas More, as a Church school (VA), applications should be supported by our Supplementary Information Form which needs to be completed by parents, parish priest/minister and returned to the school.
Appeals
We recognise the disappointment you may face should your child not have been offered a place at St Thomas More Catholic Primary School. Should you wish to appeal for a place please contact the Admissions Team on the office phone number: 0208 303 8322, so she can arrange to give you a copy of the forms and use this opportunity to be placed on our waiting list. You will also need to contact Bexley to inform them of your wish to be on the waiting list.
We aim to hear appeals within 30 working days.
Admissions Administrative Form 2025/26
The application form for the school should be completed through Bexley Borough.
You will then need to complete an Admissions Administrative form which needs to be handed into the school office with copies of;
Current council tax as proof of address
Your child's original birth certificate
Your child's original Baptism certificate if they have one.
If you are Catholic you will also need to complete a Certificate of Catholic Practice
All of these documents that you bring alongside your form should all be the original documents.
please note this is for those children wishing to start in September 2025/26 onwards. This academic year those wishing to secure a place 'in year' will still be required to complete the school SIF form - this can be found under admissions 24/25
Admissions information
If you wish to explore our admission arrangements through our local authority (Bexley) you may do so by clicking on the link below:
All other information related to the school and admissions will be found below.
Admissions policy and 2025-2026
Admissions policy and supplementary form 2024-2025
Applications for 2025-2026 Reception
If your child was born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021 it is now time to think about your application for a primary school place. Applications for the admissions process are online via the Bexley website. If you are applying to St Thomas More, as a Church school (VA), applications should be supported by our Admissions Administrative Form and where applicable a Certificate of Catholic Practice which needs to be completed by parents, parish priest/minister and returned to the school. Application forms must be with Bexley by the date set by Bexley Local Authority (15th January 25). Administrative forms must also be handed into the school office by the same date.
Appeals
We recognise the disappointment you may face should your child not have been offered a place at St Thomas More Catholic Primary School. Should you wish to appeal for a place please contact the Admissions Team on the office phone number: 0208 303 8322, so she can arrange to give you a copy of the forms and use this opportunity to be placed on our waiting list. You will also need to contact Bexley to inform them of your wish to be on the waiting list.
We aim to hear appeals within 30 working days.