Starting Reception in September
We are looking forward to meeting our new parents and children over the coming months. If your child has been offered a place here at Hurst, do look out for an email which will be sent out very soon with next step details.
In the meantime, the following documents may be of interest to you, as provided by the London Borough of Bexley's Early Years Team:
- Starting Big School: Information for Parents/Carers - Advice from the Big School Bear team on how to support your child's transition to Reception
- Starting Big School: Book suggestions - List of books that provide a good starting point for talking about transitions and feelings
Scan this QR code to find out more from the London Borough of Bexley's Early Years Team
Starting Reception Website
For more useful information and support during transition to school please visit: https://startingreception.co.uk/about/
Here you will be able to find useful advice on potty training, teeth brushing and becoming school ready.
School Meals
Information on school meals from our caterers, Nourish Contract Catering - please click here
Starting School September 2026
Children born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022 will be due to start school in Reception in September 2026.
The application period closed on 15 January 2026. Applications received after 15 January may not be considered until after National Offer Day - 16 April, which could mean you may not get a school you prefer. If you miss the application window, please contact School Admissions at Bexley Council tel: 020 8303 7777 email: schooladmissions@bexley.gov.uk.
For full details on applying for a primary school place, please visit Bexley Council's website.
Please click here for the Bexley Council's Admissions booklet
Please click here for our appeals timetable
Supporting Your Children Ahead of Starting School