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Admissions
We welcome any families who would like to come and see our school to arrange a visit by calling the school office. We require that you book your time slot in advance by contacting the school office on 0207 272 5620 or email success@duncombeprimary.co.uk.
Reception Applications 2025-26
If your child's 4th birthday is between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022, they should start school in September 2026. The application period is from 1st September 2025 to 15th January 2026.
We will be holding school tours for new families during the application period. Please contact the school office for more details.
For more information on applying for Reception school places please go to Islington website admissions.
Nursery Applications
Duncombe has provision for 2 year-olds and 3 year olds. Applications can be made in person at the main office. If you would like to find out more, please call the school office to book a tour.
2 year-old nursery
Our 2 year-old nursery is open from Mondays – Fridays during the school term.
- Morning session: 8:45am -11:45am or
- Afternoon session: 12:45pm – 3:45pm
All 2 year-old nursery applications require an eligibility code provided by the Local Authority. You can check your eligibility on the Islington website.
3 & 4 year-old nursery
Our 3 & 4 year-old nursery is open from Mondays – Fridays during the school term. All 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to 15 hours free early learning. You will be offered a place for 2 and a half days:
- Monday & Tuesday full day and Wednesday morning
- Wednesday afternoon and Thursday & Friday full day
Some working families are eligible for 30 hours of free childcare. You can check your eligibility on the Islington website. If you are eligible, you will be issued with an eligibility code which you will need to bring into school to confirm your application.
If you are eligible, you will be offered a place for everyday:
- Monday to Friday - 8:45am - 3:45pm
The eligibility code will only last for 3 months so you will have to reconfirm your details every 3 months. If you become ineligible at any time during the year, your child’s hours will be reduced to 15 hours per week.
We offer both 15 and 30 hour places to children from the term after their third birthday.
If you are having problems accessing the web page, and need additional support with the application, please contact Family Information Services on 020 7527 5959, or the main office for help.
The Best Start in Life website offers additional information on available childcare options.
In-Year Applications
Applications will need to be submitted via the Islington website. If we are able to make an offer, you will be invited to meet with us and complete a Duncombe Primary admissions form.
Current Spaces Across All Year Groups
- 2 Year Olds - 7 spaces
- 3-4 Year Nursery - 0 spaces
- Reception - 19 spaces
- Year 1 - 20 spaces
- Year 2 - 24 spaces
- Year 3 - 15 spaces
- Year 4 - 7 spaces
- Year 5 - 1 space
- Year 6 - 0 spaces