Applications for September entry to Year 3 are managed by Southwark Council via the eAdmissions website. For detailed information on the application process, please see the Southwark website.

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Children born between 1st September 2017 and 31st August 2018 will be eligible for September 2025 entry to the school. Applications open on 1st September 2024 and close on 15th January 2025.

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National Offer Day: Tuesday 16th April 2025. If you have received an offer of a place at Dulwich Hamlet, you must visit the school to formally accept your place with proof of address and your child's ID documents. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.

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Required Documents:

• Parent photo ID (passport or driving license)
• Child's birth certificate (long version)
• Council Tax bill or statement for the 2025/2026 tax year
• Mortgage documents or Tenancy Agreement
• One additional proof of address (e.g., bank statement, TV licence, credit card statement – utility bills not accepted)
• Plus one of the following:
  • Child Benefit book or office letter (dated within 3 months of offer letter)
  • Child's NHS medical card
  • Child Trust Fund statement
  • Family Tax Credit or Income Support letter (dated within 6 months of offer letter)
  • Child's regular prescription

Priority for Admission:

1. Pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
2. Looked after or previously looked after children
3. Siblings of pupils who will remain on roll at the time of entry
4. Children with specific social, medical, or psychological needs
5. Children of permanent staff members (see full policy for details)
6. Children living closest to the school (measured in a straight line from the school reception to the child's home address)

For further details, please refer to our policies here.

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The school does not have a defined catchment area; admission is based on straight-line distance, which varies each year.

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The school does not have a defined catchment area; admission is based on straight-line distance, which varies each year.

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Below are details of the furthest distances in metres from the past few years.

If you wish to apply for your child mid-year, you must complete an in-year application via the eAdmissions website.

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While Year 3 is typically oversubscribed, places may become available throughout the school year. Parents are encouraged to submit an in-year application so their child can be placed on the waiting list.

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Waiting List:

• The school maintains a waiting list for children who were unsuccessful in gaining a place.
• Parents may keep their child’s name on the list as long as they wish.
• The waiting list is ordered according to the admissions criteria, not by the date of application. A child's position may change as new applicants are added.

Parents who wish to appeal an admissions decision must follow the TCSET Admissions Appeal Process. Appeals for Year 3 admissions in September 2025 should be submitted by Tuesday 20th May 2025.

Dulwich Village C of E Infant’s School to Dulwich Hamlet Junior School Transition

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We are pleased to share the outcomes of our recent admissions consultation, which has led to the approval of our Admissions Policy 2026-2027 by the Dulwich Hamlet Local Governing Body.

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Key Amendments:

• Named Feeder School: Dulwich Village Infants’ Church of England School (DVIS) is now designated as a named feeder school.
• Alignment with Trust Policy: Admissions criteria now align with other schools in The Charter Schools Educational Trust regarding children of permanent staff members.

During the consultation, three responses raised concerns about naming DVIS as a feeder school. Historically, DVIS has not filled all 45 of its foundation (faith) places, with DHJS admitting pupils based on proximity. However, given the dynamic nature of school admissions, governors will continue to monitor trends to ensure fairness and transparency.

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This policy aims to provide DVIS parents with a sense of security regarding their child's educational pathway from Reception to Year 6. Our goal is to offer stability for families and, most importantly, for children.

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We appreciate the continued support and collaboration of our community in ensuring an equitable admissions process for all.