Admissions
School admissions is often a very anxious time for parents. To help you identify whether Vaughan Primary school is the right choice for you and your child, our prospectus is available here. Together with the video, the prospectus will give you an insight into what life is like as a member of the Vaughan Primary school community.
We are a three-form entry school, which means we have three classes of 30 children in each year group. Whilst the Local Authority School Admissions office manage applications for places at our school, Mr Byford (the Admissions Officer) is available to discuss how this process works and answer any questions you may have about Vaughan Primary School. He can be contacted in the School Office by telephone (020 8427 7222) or via email (admissions@vaughan.harrow.sch.uk).
Please click on a title to see how to apply for a place at our school:
Admission to Vaughan Nursery (Nursery 2026 and in-year joiners)
We provide 15 hours of nursery care each week in either a Morning or an Afternoon class. The morning sessions run from 8.40-11.40am and the afternoons run from 12.40-3.40pm and there are 26 children in each class.
Applications for an immediate start are managed directly by the school and all enquiries should be sent to Mr Byford, using the Admissions email address shown below. We can accept children who will be old enough to start in the Reception Year the following September - this means that children born between September 2021 and August 2022 can join us this academic year. At the moment, our Morning class is full, but we do have places available in our Afternoon class. This page will be updated if that situation changes.
Applications for a Nursery place to start in September 2026 should be made using the Harrow Council 'Apply for a nursery school' webpage. The closing date for applications to be included in the first round of offers is 15 January 2026.
The school will be provided with the applicant details in March 2026, and we will offer places in either our Morning or Afternoon class in accordance with the selection criteria applied by the local authority, which are explained within the Primary School Guide 2026/27 linked at the bottom of this page. Applications received after the 15 January 2026 will be included in subsequent offers, subject to the availability of places in one or both of the classes.
If you would like to know more about applying for a Nursery place, please contact Mr Byford by phone on 0208 427 7222 or by email to admissions@vaughan.harrow.sch.uk.
Admission to Vaughan Primary School (Reception 2026 & in-year admissions)
As a maintained school, admissions for both the Reception 2026 intake and in-year transfers are managed by Harrow Council. More information on how to apply for a place at our school can be found here: Apply for a primary school place – London Borough of Harrow
Applying for a place in Reception, starting September 2026: The Reception September 2026 intake will be for children born between September 2021 and August 2022.
Whilst the school can offer general advice regarding how this process works, we have no role to play in managing the applications or deciding who is offered a place. More information on the application for, and allocation of, places in Harrow schools can be found in the 'Primary Schools Guide', linked at the bottom of this page.
Key dates for primary school applications (Reception 2026):
| 1 September 2025 | Application process opens |
|---|---|
| 15 January 2026 | Closing date for primary school applications |
| 16 April 2026 | Receive outcome of primary school application |
| 30 April 2026 | Deadline to accept or decline an offer |
Tours of Vaughan Primary School
These are for parents considering their choices for the Reception intake starting in September 2026, but any parent considering our school is welcome to join. We only have two more dates for you to attend:
- 8 & 9 January 2026
These tours are there to help parents with the tough decision of which school to chose to start their child's education journey. They start at 9.00am and take in the whole school (Nursery, Infants & Juniors). They run for about one hour and conclude with a Q&A session with the senior teachers. Places can be booked by following this link: Tours of Vaughan Primary School and scrolling through to find the date you need. Please contact Mr Byford in the Admissions office if you have any questions about the tours, or the Reception application process.
PLEASE NOTE: parking for those attending the tours or visiting the school is only available for Blue Badge holders who have pre-booked a parking place. This can be done by calling the School Office (020 8427 7222).
It is not possible to arrange bespoke tours, but we are happy to provide you with as much help and support as we can. This can either be over the telephone, or arranging a meeting with Mr Byford in the School Office.
Deferring entry to Reception
Please see page 20 of the Primary School Guide 2026/27 (linked below) for information regarding deferring your child's start date. The process is fully explained in that document. Please be aware that applications to defer a start date must be made to the local authority by 15 January 2026.
How to Appeal
If you wish to appeal against the decision to offer you a school place, appeal forms are available on Harrow Council's website at Appeal a school place – London Borough of Harrow. If you wish to appeal about a place at a community school, please email schooladmissions@harrow.gov.uk or telephone 0208 901 2697.
An appeal has to be made in writing, setting out the grounds on which it is made, in full. You must include a full description of your case. Additional information and evidence supporting your appeal and its grounds should be submitted as soon as possible and before the appeal hearing. Please note that any evidence or information submitted on the date of the appeal may not be considered.
Not a resident in Harrow
Only residents Harrow Borough can apply for a primary school place using the Harrow School Admissions website. If you are not a resident of Harrow, please contact your local council for more information.