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 2026-2027 are being held on :

Tuesday 30th September, Tuesday 11th November, Tuesday 18th November, Tuesday 2nd December,Tuesday 9th December and the final date is Tuesday 13th January 2026 - 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.

There is an open morning on Saturday 20th September - 9.00am-10.00am . You do need to book onto this one  by emailing admissions@stm.bexley.sch.uk /welcome@stm.bexley.sch.uk with your childs name, your name and phone number.

The deadline for applications to Bexley is 15th January 2026

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.

Applications for In-year 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  .

Please apply by using the Adminsitrative Form below. 

If you are applying to St Thomas More, as a Church school (VA), applications should be supported by the Certificate of Catholic Practice Form which needs to be completed by you and your priest 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 they 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 policy 2025-2026

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.