Academy Admissions
Welcome to the Harris Primary Academy Shortlands Admissions Information Page. Our full policy, with details of our admissions criteria can be downloaded below.
Join our School - In-Year Transfer
If you would like your child to join our school, in any year, we would love to hear from you.
Please complete this form to express your interest, and we will be in touch with you shortly!
You will also need to apply through the Local Authority- the link to do so can be found in the form above.
Reception Applications 2024
The Academy had an admission number of 60 in Reception for September 2024-25.
Please apply for an in-year transfer using the form above.
Reception Admissions 2024-25
The Academy has an admission number of 60 in Reception for September 2025-2026.
The Key dates for this process are below:
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Reception Key Dates |
2024-2025 |
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1st September 2024 |
Local Authority Online Application Website Open |
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15th January 2025 |
Online closing date for Application Forms |
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16th April 2025 |
Local Authority informs Parents/Carers of allocated school |
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2nd May 2025 |
Acceptance of place deadline |
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20th May 2025 |
Deadline for appeals to be made in writing to the Academy |
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May-June 2025 |
Appeals to be heard |
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31st December 2025 |
Waiting Lists closed and replaced by casual admissions waiting lists, Parents/Carers will need to re-apply for an In-Year transfer through the local authority after the 1st January 2024, if still waiting |
For Parents/Carers who Wish to Appeal
Parents wishing to appeal against the Academy’s decision on admissions, for any year group, should complete an Appeal Form (see below) stating the reason for the appeal, based on the published Admissions Criteria. You can attach to your appeals form any relevant documents and or a letter with information and evidence that you feel supports your case.
All appeals must be made in writing to the Clerk to the Appeal Panel at Harris Primary Academy Shortlands, Kingswood Road, Shortlands, Bromley, BR2 0HG or at info@harrisprimaryshortlands.org.uk using the appeals form by the 16th May 2025. All appeals will be heard within 40 school days of the deadline for lodging appeals.
Applicants will be sent notification of their appeal hearing at least 14 clear school days in advance of the hearing.
Applicants will be sent a copy of the school's case at least seven clear working days in advance of the hearing.
The appeals will be heard, in private, by an Independent appeal Panel. The Clerk to the Appeal Panel will make an appointment within a reasonable time, Appeals may be made in English or the Parents’/Carers’ first language.
- Only one appeal per application is allowed.
- Appeals are conducted in person*, and you may bring a friend.
Prospectus
